South River High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Edgewater, Maryland 21037 · Anne Arundel County Public Schools
#21 of 197 high schools in Maryland
#1561 of 16,910 nationally
About South River High
South River High is a public high located in Edgewater, in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,680 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 21st of 197 ranked high schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,680.
There are 5 schools in Edgewater; South River High ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South River High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,680
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South River High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Middle
Edgewater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,204 students · 367 m away
Central Elementary
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students · 460 m away
Edgewater Elementary
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
577 students · 1.8 km away
Mayo Elementary
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students · 5.1 km away
Annapolis Middle
Annapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students · 5.8 km away
Annapolis High
Annapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,075 students · 5.9 km away
Tyler Heights Elementary
Annapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students · 6.4 km away
Hillsmere Elementary
Annapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students · 6.7 km away
Davidsonville Elementary
Davidsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
689 students · 6.8 km away
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary
Annapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students · 6.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
Sherwood High
Sandy Spring · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,675 students
Col. Zadok Magruder High
Rockville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,671 students
South Hagerstown High
Hagerstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,690 students
Great Mills High
Great Mills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,697 students
Oakdale High
Ijamsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,702 students
Northwood High
Rockville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,654 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South River High a good school?
South River High has a Success Index (US) of 78.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #21 of 197 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South River High rank in Maryland?
South River High ranks #21 of 197 high schools in Maryland and #1561 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South River High?
South River High had 1,680 students in 2025.
Is South River High a elementary school or a high school?
South River High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South River High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South River High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.