South River High School in South River, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

716

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

59.05

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey high enrollment

44th percentile

Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

508

South River High School: 716 reported students.

State peer staffing position

52nd percentile

12.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 736
Teachers (FTE): 44
Student–teacher ratio: 16.7:1

What the reported data says about South River High School

South River High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in South River. It is one of 5 current school records connected to South River Public School District. NCES reports 716 students for 2024–25.

Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, close to the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (48.6%) and White (42.3%). English learners represent 12.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking South River High School

1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 59.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 12.1%
Students with disabilities: 19.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 64.2%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White42.3%
Hispanic48.6%
Black5.3%
Asian2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

8 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

South River Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

524 reported students

South River Primary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

508 reported students

South River Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

496 reported students

South River Early Learning Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

151 reported students

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Public schools near South River High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
East Brunswick High School High · East Brunswick Township School District	10–12	2,124	1 mi
East Brunswick Magnet School High · Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District	09–12	745	1.3 mi
Spotswood High School High · Spotswood Public School District	09–12	762	2.9 mi
Sayreville War Memorial High School High · Sayreville School District	09–12	1,764	3.7 mi
Edison Academy Magnet School High · Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District	09–12	173	4.5 mi
North Brunswick Township High School High · North Brunswick Township School District	09–12	1,876	4.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about South River High School

What grades does South River High School serve?

South River High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in South River Public School District.

How many students attend South River High School?

South River High School reported 716 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 736 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at South River High School?

The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 716 students and 59.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is South River High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

South River High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South River Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of South River High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

64.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is South River High School in?

South River High School is part of South River Public School District, based in South River, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near South River High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Brunswick High School (1 mi), East Brunswick Magnet School (1.3 mi), Spotswood High School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.