Enrollment
1,680
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Edgewater, MD
South River High
Federal NCES profile for South River High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240006000055
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South River High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Edgewater · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South River High has class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South River High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Edgewater, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South River High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at South River High
South River High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Edgewater, Maryland, enrolling 1,680 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.9% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Maryland average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,680 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside South River High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South River High compares
South River High on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 68% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,680 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,680
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Maryland - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.6 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.6%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, South River High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes South River High.
$16,620
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 32.3%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South River High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South River High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,680 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South River High
How many students attend South River High?
South River High has 1,680 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edgewater, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South River High?
The student-teacher ratio at South River High is 16.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South River High?
15.9% of students at South River High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South River High?
The largest demographic group at South River High is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Edgewater, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South River High?
South River High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South River High rank among public schools in Edgewater?
By Resource Investment Index, South River High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Edgewater, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Edgewater on the city page.
Is South River High a good school?
South River High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides South River High, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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