- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South River, NJ
South River High School
Federal NCES profile for South River High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341539003648
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South River High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in South River · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South River High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South River High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in South River, NJ.
School address
District: South River Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341539003648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
South River High School held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.4 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 341539003648 · South River, NJ High · MID · TRAD
716 enr · 12.3:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: South River Middle School (524 students)
South River High School held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.4 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
South River High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South River High School
716 students
- South River Mi
South River Middle School
524 students
- South River Pr
South River Primary School
508 students
- South River El
South River Elementary School
496 students
What this shows South River High School reports 716 students on the CCD universe file.
How South River High School compares
South River 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▲ 57% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$21,325
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.7%
White 42.4%
African American 5.3%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, South River High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South River Public School District reports $21,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South River High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South River Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South River Primary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South River Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South River High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~716 students)
Frequently asked questions about South River High School
How many students attend South River High School?
South River High School has 716 students enrolled. It is a high school in South River, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 762 (2022-23) → 736 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South River High School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South River High School?
46.6% of students at South River 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 River High School?
The largest demographic group at South River High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment, in South River, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South River High School?
South River High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 River High School rank among public schools in South River?
By Resource Investment Index, South River High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in South River, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South River Public School District?
Besides South River High School, South River Public School District also operates South River Middle School (524 students), South River Primary School (508 students), and South River Elementary School (496 students). See the South River Public School District district page for the complete list.