Serving 1,820 students in grades 9-12, Southern Regional 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 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,820 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Southern Regional High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Manahawkin, NJ, encompassing approximately 83.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 14.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Regional High School's student population of 1,820 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 149 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,820 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
149 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Rankings
Southern Regional 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 Southern Regional High School is 0.30, 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
#1493 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Regional High School's ranking?
Southern Regional High School is ranked #1493 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Southern Regional High School often compared to?
Southern Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barnegat High School, Pinelands Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Regional High School is 89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Southern Regional High School?
1,820 students attend Southern Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Southern Regional High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Regional High School?
Southern Regional High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southern Regional High School offer ?
Southern Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Regional High School part of?
Southern Regional High School is part of Southern Regional School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This used to be a great school to send your kids, but it is in a major decline. So many great teachers retired because of the school atmosphere, and now all the teachers are extremely young, and are only there for a few years before they are dismissed or quit. The school is cutting many programs such as the ROTC program and many others, while they invest in athletics, that don't seem to prevail. It's sad to see this school at this all time low, and hopefully with a new superintendent Craig Henry, the school can improve. But I doubt it because of the politics involved in every aspect of this school.
5 10/10/2025
This is truly the greatest school in New Jersey. I can't say enough about the great teachers and academics and sports. In academics this is the best school in the county. In sports it is overall the strongest school in the shore conference. (the strongest conference in the state). This school is amazing! We have also won the Shoprite Cup which is awarded to 5 high schools in New Jersey (one in each division) with the best athletic programs in their division. Sorry it's soooo long but this isn't even the half of it.
5 10/10/2025
I noticed that the reviews on this site were from 2008 and felt compeled to bring anyone reading, up to date.Southern Regional High School is the envy of Ocean County and a phenominal place to send your kids. The teachers and administration are second to none and everything they do is with the students' best interest in mind. There is something for everyone to get invoved in here and in addition to being a sports powerhouse and leader in the arts, the academic training provided here has placed recent graduates at Princeton, Stanford, Harvard,and Dartmouth. This place is like a private boarding school, only much, much, better :) Posted 06/05/17
1 10/10/2025
Southern regional does not take anything seriously, the administration care more about the scoring of the standardized testing then the overall terrible experience southern offers especially to the students who do not make them look better. Don't send your kids to southern.
3 10/10/2025
I have to say, Southern Regional High School is outstanding. Every experience I have had with teachers or other faculty has been professional and compassionate. My child is involved in Marching Band and has grown and thrived here with friendships, and academics. They are truly the envy of any high school within a 30-mile radius if not all of Ocean County and beyond. They offer so much for the students to get involved in and encourage participation to have an outstanding High School experience. If you don't take advantage of all the school has to offer, that's your fault. I have nothing but good things to say about this High School.
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