Barnegat High School vs Southern Regional High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnegat High School
Barnegat · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,003 students
Southern Regional High School
Manahawkin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,820 students
| Measure | Barnegat High School Barnegat, New Jersey | Southern Regional High School Manahawkin, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 357 | #172 of 357 |
| National rank | #9153 of 16,910 | #6892 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,003 | 1,820 |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | 1,820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | Barnegat | Manahawkin |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Regional High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 47.1).
- •Southern Regional High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Southern Regional High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Southern Regional High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 42.9%).
- •Barnegat High School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •Southern Regional High School is the larger school with 1,820 students compared with 1,003.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barnegat High School better than Southern Regional High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Regional High School ranks higher (55.6 vs 47.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barnegat High School and Southern Regional High School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Barnegat and Manahawkin in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnegat High School: 1,003. Southern Regional High School: 1,820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnegat High School and Southern Regional High School rank in New Jersey?
Barnegat High School is 212th of 357 and Southern Regional High School is 172nd of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).