- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manahawkin, NJ
Southern Regional Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southern Regional Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341548005944
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Regional Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Manahawkin · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Regional Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Regional Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Manahawkin, NJ.
School address
District: Southern Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341548005944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Southern Regional Middle School shrank from 905 students in 2022-23 to 849 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 77.6 → 78.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 341548005944 · Manahawkin, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 11.2:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Regional High School (1,820 students)
Southern Regional Middle School shrank from 905 students in 2022-23 to 849 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 77.6 → 78.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Southern Regional Middle School compares
Southern Regional Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 46% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,451
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Southern Regional Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southern Regional School District reports $27,451 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Regional Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Regional Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide middle 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 (~865 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Regional Middle School
How many students attend Southern Regional Middle School?
Southern Regional Middle School has 865 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manahawkin, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 905 (2022-23) → 849 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Regional Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Regional Middle School?
16.1% of students at Southern Regional Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Regional Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southern Regional Middle School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Manahawkin, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Regional Middle School?
Southern Regional Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Southern Regional Middle School rank among public schools in Manahawkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Regional Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Manahawkin, 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 Manahawkin on the city page.
What other schools are in Southern Regional School District?
Besides Southern Regional Middle School, Southern Regional School District also operates Southern Regional High School (1,820 students). See the Southern Regional School District district page for the complete list.