South River High School
SOUTH RIVER, NJ · South River Public School District · Grades 9-12
327th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 19%▼ Declining
South River High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks South River High School 327th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 19% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 25th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — declining.
South River High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 179 students tested
South River High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 736 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.4% | 46.7% | ▼ 11.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.8% | 44.3% | ▲ 17.5 pts | |
| Black | 8.4% | 5.3% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 2.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near South River High School
Typical home value $539K in zip 08882 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near South River High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1East Brunswick High SchoolEast Brunswick Township School District · 1 mi away371st of 404
- 6East Brunswick Magnet SchoolMiddlesex County Vocational and Technical School District · 1.3 mi away184th of 404
ELA 54% · Math 34% - 4Spotswood High SchoolSpotswood Public School District · 2.9 mi away249th of 404
ELA 39% · Math 31% - 5Sayreville War Memorial High SchoolSayreville School District · 3.7 mi away236th of 404
ELA 52% · Math 22% - 10Edison Academy Magnet SchoolMiddlesex County Vocational and Technical School District · 4.5 mi away3rd of 404
ELA 100% · Math 100% - 3North Brunswick Township High SchoolNorth Brunswick Township School District · 4.7 mi away290th of 404
ELA 35% · Math 20% - 4Highland Park High SchoolHighland Park Boro School District · 4.9 mi away251st of 404
ELA 46% · Math 21% - 5Edison High SchoolEdison Township School District · 5.2 mi away233rd of 404
ELA 48% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South River High School in?
South River High School is part of the South River Public School District district in SOUTH RIVER, New Jersey.
Is South River High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South River High School 327th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South River High School?
White 47%, Hispanic 44%, Black 5%, Asian 2% (736 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South River High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08882 is $539K 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.