Enrollment
1,463
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Toms River, NJ
Toms River High School South
Federal NCES profile for Toms River High School South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341623004724
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Toms River High School South earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Toms River · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Toms River High School South has class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Toms River High School South ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Toms River, NJ.
School address
District: Toms River Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341623004724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Toms River High School South compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Toms River High School South
Toms River High School South is a large high school in Toms River, New Jersey, enrolling 1,463 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.9:1 is larger than about 94% of New Jersey schools and 35% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 22.2% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,463 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 137 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Toms River Regional School District spends $19,646 per pupil, 21% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Toms River's high schools, it stands alongside Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy (259 students): Toms River High School South is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 10.4:1).
Toms River Regional School District also operates Toms River High School North (1,861 students) and Toms River High School East (1,377 students) alongside Toms River High School South.
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 Toms River High School South compares
Toms River High School South 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 25% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,463 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,463
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$19,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
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 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Toms River High School South is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Toms River Regional School District, which includes Toms River High School South.
$19,646
Per student
-21%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 36.2%
Federal 7.6%
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 Toms River High School South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toms River High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toms River High School East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toms River Intermediate School East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toms River Intermediate School South | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toms River Intermediate School North | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Toms River High School South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Toms River
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,463 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Toms River High School South
How many students attend Toms River High School South?
Toms River High School South has 1,463 students enrolled. It is a high school in Toms River, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toms River High School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Toms River High School South is 15.9:1, which is 35% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Toms River High School South?
22.2% of students at Toms River High School South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Toms River High School South?
The largest demographic group at Toms River High School South is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Toms River, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Toms River High School South?
Toms River High School South has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Toms River High School South rank among high schools in Toms River?
By Resource Investment Index, Toms River High School South ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Toms River, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Toms River on the city page.
Is Toms River High School South a good school?
Toms River High School South earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. 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 Toms River Regional School District?
Besides Toms River High School South, Toms River Regional School District also operates Toms River High School North (1,861 students), Toms River High School East (1,377 students), and Toms River Intermediate School East (1,271 students). See the Toms River Regional School District district page for the complete list.
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