Toms River High School North vs Walnut Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Toms River High School North
Toms River · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,861 students
Walnut Street Elementary School
Toms River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
727 students
| Measure | Toms River High School North Toms River, New Jersey | Walnut Street Elementary School Toms River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 357 | #1152 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8003 of 16,910 | #30454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,861 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 40% |
| city | Toms River | Toms River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Toms River High School North scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 42.3).
- •Walnut Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Toms River High School North does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •Toms River High School North does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 64.4%).
- •Walnut Street Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.9).
- •Toms River High School North is the larger school with 1,861 students compared with 727.
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 Toms River High School North better than Walnut Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Toms River High School North ranks higher (51.5 vs 42.3 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 Toms River High School North and Walnut Street Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Toms River and Toms River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Toms River High School North: 1,861. Walnut Street Elementary School: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Toms River High School North and Walnut Street Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Toms River High School North is 190th of 357 and Walnut Street Elementary School is 1152nd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).