Enrollment
716
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341539003648
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in South River · Resource Index
- 42
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South River High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at South River High School
South River High School is a mid-sized high school in South River, New Jersey, enrolling 716 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 716 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 263 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #165.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (42%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South River Public School District spends $19,934 per pupil, 20% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
South River Public School District also operates South River Middle School (524 students) and South River Primary School (508 students) alongside South River High School.
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 School compares
South River High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,934
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South River Public School District, which includes South River High School.
$19,934
Per student
-20%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 55.0%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~716 students)
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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.
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 42/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in South River on the city page.
Is South River High School a good school?
South River High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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