South River High School is a four-year comprehensive community public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from South River in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the South River Public Schools.
Serving 716 students in grades 9-12, South River High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
South River High School's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
716 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1923
Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Rankings
South River High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South River High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2011 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
49%
35%
Black
5%
14%
White
42%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South River High School's ranking?
South River High School is ranked #2011 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are South River High School often compared to?
South River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spotswood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of South River High School?
The graduation rate of South River High School is 81%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend South River High School?
716 students attend South River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of South River High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South River High School?
South River High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does South River High School offer ?
South River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South River High School part of?
South River High School is part of South River Public School District.
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