Toms River High School South
TOMS RIVER, NJ · Toms River Regional School District · Grades 9-12
235th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 42%▲ Improving
Toms River High School South ranking
SchoolRow ranks Toms River High School South 235th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 42% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 31th in 2019 to 42th in 2025 — improving.
Toms River High School South test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 376 students tested
Toms River High School South students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,371 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.9% | 63.3% | ▼ 13.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.7% | 26.5% | ▲ 16.8 pts | |
| Black | 6.4% | 5.6% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 2.8% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Toms River High School South
Typical home value $543K in zip 08753 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Toms River High School South
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Toms River High School NorthToms River Regional School District · 1.8 mi away248th of 404
ELA 47% · Math 23% - –Ocean County Vocational Technical School Toms River CenterOcean County Vocational Technical School District · 1.9 mi away
- 7Toms River High School EastToms River Regional School District · 2.8 mi away139th of 404
ELA 59% · Math 41% - 7OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts AcademyOcean County Vocational Technical School District · 4 mi away147th of 404
ELA 64% · Math 33% - 2Central Regional High SchoolCentral Regional School District · 4.6 mi away347th of 404
ELA 24% · Math 14% - 5Lacey Township High SchoolLacey Township School District · 6.7 mi away219th of 404
ELA 45% · Math 33% - 4Manchester Township High SchoolManchester Township School District · 6.9 mi away267th of 404
ELA 42% · Math 20% - 5Brick Township High SchoolBrick Township Public School District · 8.3 mi away216th of 404
ELA 53% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Toms River High School South in?
Toms River High School South is part of the Toms River Regional School District district in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey.
Is Toms River High School South a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Toms River High School South 235th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 42% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Toms River High School South?
White 63%, Hispanic 27%, Black 6%, Two or more races 3% (1,371 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Toms River High School South cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08753 is $543K 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.