South River High School vs South River Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 163 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South River High School
South River · Public high · Grades 9–12
716 students
South River Middle School
South River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
524 students
| Measure | South River High School South River, New Jersey | South River Middle School South River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 357 | #368 of 440 |
| National rank | #12098 of 16,910 | #9570 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 716 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 34% |
| city | South River | South River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South River Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 35.5).
- •South River Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 24%).
- •South River High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •South River High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 66.8%).
- •South River Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.1).
- •South River High School is the larger school with 716 students compared with 524.
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 High School better than South River Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South River Middle School ranks higher (41.2 vs 35.5 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 High School and South River Middle School?
About 163 m in a straight line, between South River and South River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South River High School: 716. South River Middle School: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South River High School and South River Middle School rank in New Jersey?
South River High School is 260th of 357 and South River Middle School is 368th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).