South River Elementary School vs South River Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 50 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South River Elementary School
South River · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
496 students
South River Middle School
South River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
524 students
| Measure | South River Elementary School South River, New Jersey | South River Middle School South River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1149 of 1,479 | #368 of 440 |
| National rank | #30330 of 50,301 | #9570 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 496 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 34% |
| city | South River | South River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South River Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 41.2).
- •South River Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •South River Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 71%).
- •South River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.3).
- •South River Middle School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 496.
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 South River Elementary School better than South River Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South River Elementary School ranks higher (42.5 vs 41.2 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 South River Elementary School and South River Middle School?
About 50 m in a straight line, between South River and South River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South River Elementary School: 496. South River Middle School: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South River Elementary School and South River Middle School rank in New Jersey?
South River Elementary School is 1149th of 1,479 and South River Middle School is 368th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).