South River Public School District

The South River Public School District in New Jersey consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Among the standout schools, South River Middle School excels in math, with 65.8% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better on the Algebra I exam, far exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, South River High School has a strong 91.7% 4-year graduation rate and a low 0.9% dropout rate, despite its overall academic performance being below state standards.

Across the district, there are areas of concern, such as low proficiency rates on NJSLA exams, high chronic absenteeism ranging from 18.5% to 29.6%, and a declining statewide ranking for South River High School and South River Elementary School over the past few years. These challenges may be linked to the high rates of economic disadvantage, with 38.6% to 60.4% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across the district.