South Toms River Elementary School vs Toms River High School South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Toms River Elementary School
South Toms River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
330 students
Toms River High School South
Toms River · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,463 students
| Measure | South Toms River Elementary School South Toms River, New Jersey | Toms River High School South Toms River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1360 of 1,479 | #233 of 357 |
| National rank | #40733 of 50,301 | #10510 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 330 | 1,463 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 1,463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 24% |
| city | South Toms River | Toms River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Toms River High School South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 26.5).
- •Toms River High School South does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Toms River High School South does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 22%).
- •Toms River High School South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 72.4%).
- •South Toms River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.3).
- •Toms River High School South is the larger school with 1,463 students compared with 330.
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 Toms River Elementary School better than Toms River High School South?
On the Success Index (US), Toms River High School South ranks higher (41.9 vs 26.5 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 Toms River Elementary School and Toms River High School South?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between South Toms River and Toms River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Toms River Elementary School: 330. Toms River High School South: 1,463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Toms River Elementary School and Toms River High School South rank in New Jersey?
South Toms River Elementary School is 1360th of 1,479 and Toms River High School South is 233rd of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).