For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,422 students in South River Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in South River Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,422 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South River Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#544 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
23%
Graduation Rate
81%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
45%
34%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
45%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,253 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,151 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,253
$26,931
Spending / Student
$18,151
$25,828
Best South River Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South River Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
81 Johnson Place
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4073
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4073
Gr: 2-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
South River Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Montgomery Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4073
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4073
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
South River High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11 Montgomery Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4014
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4014
Gr: 9-12 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
22 David Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4006
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4006
Gr: PK-1 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South River Public School District?
South River Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,422 students.
What is the rank of South River Public School District?
South River Public School District is ranked #549 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South River Public School District?
45% of South River Public School District students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South River Public School District?
South River Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is South River Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,151 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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