South Toms River Elementary School vs Toms River Intermediate School South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.0 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 Intermediate School South
Beachwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,044 students
| Measure | South Toms River Elementary School South Toms River, New Jersey | Toms River Intermediate School South Beachwood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1360 of 1,479 | #339 of 440 |
| National rank | #40733 of 50,301 | #8263 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 330 | 1,044 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 1,044 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 26% |
| city | South Toms River | Beachwood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Toms River Intermediate School South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 26.5).
- •Toms River Intermediate School South does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Toms River Intermediate School South does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 22%).
- •Toms River Intermediate School South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 72.4%).
- •South Toms River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.7).
- •Toms River Intermediate School South is the larger school with 1,044 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 Intermediate School South?
On the Success Index (US), Toms River Intermediate School South ranks higher (47.2 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 Intermediate School South?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between South Toms River and Beachwood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Toms River Elementary School: 330. Toms River Intermediate School South: 1,044. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Toms River Elementary School and Toms River Intermediate School South rank in New Jersey?
South Toms River Elementary School is 1360th of 1,479 and Toms River Intermediate School South is 339th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).