- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Monmouth Junction, NJ
South Brunswick High School
Federal NCES profile for South Brunswick High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341521003610
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Brunswick High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Monmouth Junction · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Brunswick High School has class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Brunswick High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Monmouth Junction, NJ.
School address
District: South Brunswick School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341521003610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
South Brunswick High School held near 2,728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 203.6 → 196.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-58 students YoY 341521003610 · Monmouth Junction, NJ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,666 enr · 13.1:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Crossroads North Middle School (935 students)
South Brunswick High School held near 2,728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 203.6 → 196.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
South Brunswick High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Brunswick High School
2,666 students
- Crossroads Nor 935
Crossroads North Middle School
935 students
- Crossroads Sou 812
Crossroads South Middle School
812 students
- Brooks Crossin 498
Brooks Crossing Elementary School
498 students
- Constable Elem 476
Constable Elementary School
476 students
- Indian Fields 460
Indian Fields Elementary School
460 students
What this shows South Brunswick High School reports 2,666 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Brunswick High School compares
South Brunswick High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 73% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,666 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,666
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,228
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors13.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 64.9%
White 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, South Brunswick High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Brunswick School District reports $23,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Brunswick High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads North Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crossroads South Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooks Crossing Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Constable Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Fields Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Brunswick High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,666 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Brunswick High School
How many students attend South Brunswick High School?
South Brunswick High School has 2,666 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monmouth Junction, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 2,786 (2022-23) → 2,728 (2023-24), nearly flat (-58).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Brunswick High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Brunswick High School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Brunswick High School?
7.9% of students at South Brunswick High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Brunswick High School?
The largest demographic group at South Brunswick High School is Asian at 64.9% of enrollment, in Monmouth Junction, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Brunswick High School?
South Brunswick High School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Brunswick High School rank among public schools in Monmouth Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, South Brunswick High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Monmouth Junction, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monmouth Junction on the city page.
What other schools are in South Brunswick School District?
Besides South Brunswick High School, South Brunswick School District also operates Crossroads North Middle School (935 students), Crossroads South Middle School (812 students), and Brooks Crossing Elementary School (498 students). See the South Brunswick School District district page for the complete list.