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 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), 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
District Rank
South River Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 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 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#547 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
23%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,083 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
34%
# Black Students
140 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
6%
15%
# White Students
1,083 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
45%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
154
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
148
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
181
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
171
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
195
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
173
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
171
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
194
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
175
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
201
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
160
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
200
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South River Elementary School
(Math: 26% | 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
Grades: 2-5
| 683 students
Rank: #22.
South River Middle School
(Math: 17% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
South River High School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 736 students
Rank: n/an/a
22 David Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4006
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4006
Grades: PK-1
| 465 students
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 #548 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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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