Toms River High School South vs Walnut Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Toms River High School South
Toms River · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,463 students
Walnut Street Elementary School
Toms River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
727 students
| Measure | Toms River High School South Toms River, New Jersey | Walnut Street Elementary School Toms River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 357 | #1152 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10510 of 16,910 | #30454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,463 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 40% |
| city | Toms River | Toms River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.9 vs 42.3).
- •Walnut Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 24%).
- •Toms River High School South does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Toms River High School South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 64.4%).
- •Walnut Street Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.3).
- •Toms River High School South is the larger school with 1,463 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 South better than Walnut Street Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Toms River High School South and Walnut Street Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Toms River and Toms River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Toms River High School South: 1,463. Walnut Street Elementary School: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Toms River High School South and Walnut Street Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Toms River High School South is 233rd of 357 and Walnut Street Elementary School is 1152nd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).