Top Rankings
South Brunswick School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,898 students in South Brunswick School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in South Brunswick School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
7,898 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
656 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
South Brunswick School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 650 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
23%
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
# American Indian Students
63 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
4,854 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
61%
10%
# Hispanic Students
830 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
33%
# Black Students
565 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
7%
15%
# White Students
1,402 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
18%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
179 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
108
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
397
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
475
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
461
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
482
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
506
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
580
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
593
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
634
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
646
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
651
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
654
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
719
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
726
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
266
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,693 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,710 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$179 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$164 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,693
$27,145
Spending / Student
$20,710
$26,033
Best South Brunswick School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monmouth Junction Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
630 Ridge Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-6981
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-6981
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Cambridge Road
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2941
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2941
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Brooks Crossing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Deans Rhode Hall Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 821-7478
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 821-7478
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #44.
Crossroads South Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
195 Major Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-4633
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-4633
Grades: 6-8
| 987 students
Rank: #55.
Crossroads North Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 Georges Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-4191
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-4191
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
Rank: #66.
Constable Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29 Constable Road
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2488
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2488
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #77.
Indian Fields Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
359 Ridge Road
Dayton, NJ 08810
(732) 329-1043
Dayton, NJ 08810
(732) 329-1043
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #88.
Brunswick Acres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Kory Drive
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-6621
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-6621
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #99.
South Brunswick High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 Ridge Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-4044
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-4044
Grades: 9-12
| 2,786 students
Rank: #1010.
Greenbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23 Roberts Street
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2480
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2480
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Brunswick School District?
South Brunswick School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,898 students.
What is the rank of South Brunswick School District?
South Brunswick School District is ranked #123 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Brunswick School District?
61% of South Brunswick School District students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Brunswick School District?
South Brunswick 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 Brunswick School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,710 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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