South Amboy Middle/High School
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ · South Amboy School District · Grades 6-12
316th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 22%· Stable
South Amboy Middle/High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Amboy Middle/High School 316th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 22% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 25th in 2019 to 22th in 2025.
South Amboy Middle/High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 350 students tested
South Amboy Middle/High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 594 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19.7% | 44.1% | ▲ 24.4 pts | |
| White | 56.1% | 37.4% | ▼ 18.7 pts | |
| Black | 5.5% | 12.8% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 4.2% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
Homes near South Amboy Middle/High School
Typical home value $529K in zip 08879 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near South Amboy Middle/High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Perth Amboy Magnet SchoolMiddlesex County Vocational and Technical School District · 2.3 mi away254th of 404
ELA 35% · Math 32% - 5Sayreville War Memorial High SchoolSayreville School District · 2.5 mi away236th of 404
ELA 52% · Math 22% - 1Academy for Urban Leadership Charter SchoolAcademy for Urban Leadership Charter School · 2.8 mi away · charter381st of 404
ELA 15% · Math 10% - 2Perth Amboy High SchoolPerth Amboy Public School District · 3 mi away325th of 404
ELA 33% · Math 10% - 10Woodbridge Academy Magnet SchoolMiddlesex County Vocational and Technical School District · 4.1 mi away2nd of 404
ELA 100% · Math 100% - 10Edison Academy Magnet SchoolMiddlesex County Vocational and Technical School District · 5.3 mi away3rd of 404
ELA 100% · Math 100% - 6Old Bridge High SchoolOld Bridge Township School District · 5.3 mi away193rd of 404
ELA 46% · Math 39% - 2Keyport High SchoolKeyport School District · 5.4 mi away350th of 404
ELA 26% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Amboy Middle/High School in?
South Amboy Middle/High School is part of the South Amboy School District district in SOUTH AMBOY, New Jersey.
Is South Amboy Middle/High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Amboy Middle/High School 316th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 22% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Amboy Middle/High School?
Hispanic 44%, White 37%, Black 13%, Asian 4% (594 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Amboy Middle/High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08879 is $529K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.