Toms River High School South vs Washington Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 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
Washington Street Elementary School
Toms River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
| Measure | Toms River High School South Toms River, New Jersey | Washington Street Elementary School Toms River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 357 | #958 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10510 of 16,910 | #20807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,463 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 46% |
| city | Toms River | Toms River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 41.9).
- •Washington Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 24%).
- •Washington Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Toms River High School South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 42.4%).
- •Washington Street Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.3).
- •Toms River High School South is the larger school with 1,463 students compared with 354.
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 Washington Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Street Elementary School ranks higher (56.3 vs 41.9 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 South and Washington Street Elementary School?
About 2.0 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. Washington Street Elementary School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Toms River High School South and Washington Street Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Toms River High School South is 233rd of 357 and Washington Street Elementary School is 958th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).