Morris Knolls High School vs Toms River High School South
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 107 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morris Knolls High School
Rockaway · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,450 students
Toms River High School South
Toms River · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,463 students
| Measure | Morris Knolls High School Rockaway, New Jersey | Toms River High School South Toms River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 357 | #233 of 357 |
| National rank | #2216 of 16,910 | #10510 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,450 | 1,463 |
| Enrollment | 1,450 | 1,463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 24% |
| city | Rockaway | Toms River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morris Knolls High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 41.9).
- •Morris Knolls High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 24%).
- •Morris Knolls High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 51%).
- •Morris Knolls High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 41.5%).
- •Morris Knolls High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.3).
- •Toms River High School South is the larger school with 1,463 students compared with 1,450.
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 Morris Knolls High School better than Toms River High School South?
On the Success Index (US), Morris Knolls High School ranks higher (74.6 vs 41.9 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 Morris Knolls High School and Toms River High School South?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Rockaway and Toms River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morris Knolls High School: 1,450. Toms River High School South: 1,463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morris Knolls High School and Toms River High School South rank in New Jersey?
Morris Knolls High School is 81st of 357 and Toms River High School South is 233rd of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).