Sayreville War Memorial High School vs South Amboy Middle/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sayreville War Memorial High School
Parlin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,764 students
South Amboy Middle/High School
South Amboy · Public high · Grades 6–12
616 students
| Measure | Sayreville War Memorial High School Parlin, New Jersey | South Amboy Middle/High School South Amboy, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 357 | #262 of 357 |
| National rank | #9531 of 16,910 | #12208 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,764 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 1,764 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| city | Parlin | South Amboy |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sayreville War Memorial High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 35.0).
- •South Amboy Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Sayreville War Memorial High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- •Sayreville War Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 58.6%).
- •Sayreville War Memorial High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.3).
- •Sayreville War Memorial High School is the larger school with 1,764 students compared with 616.
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 Sayreville War Memorial High School better than South Amboy Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sayreville War Memorial High School ranks higher (45.7 vs 35.0 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 Sayreville War Memorial High School and South Amboy Middle/High School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Parlin and South Amboy in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sayreville War Memorial High School: 1,764. South Amboy Middle/High School: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sayreville War Memorial High School and South Amboy Middle/High School rank in New Jersey?
Sayreville War Memorial High School is 221st of 357 and South Amboy Middle/High School is 262nd of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).