Serving 1,931 students in grades 9-12, Toms River High School North 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 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,931 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Toms River High School North's student population of 1,931 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,931 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Toms River High School North ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Toms River High School North is 0.62, 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
#1265 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
31%
33%
Black
8%
15%
White
53%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toms River High School North's ranking?
Toms River High School North is ranked #1265 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Toms River High School North often compared to?
Toms River High School Northis often viewed alongside schools like Toms River High School East, Toms River High School South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Toms River High School North?
The graduation rate of Toms River High School North is 81%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Toms River High School North?
1,931 students attend Toms River High School North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Toms River High School North students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Toms River High School North?
Toms River High School North has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Toms River High School North offer ?
Toms River High School North offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Toms River High School North part of?
Toms River High School North is part of Toms River Regional School District.
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