Total enrollment
2,395
+108 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in South River Public School District
New Jersey · 2,395 students · 1 city
Looking at the South River Public School District system: 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,395 students inside New Jersey, averaging 479 per school.
4-year change in South River Public School District
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How South River Public School District ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In New Jersey | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 24.1% | #209 of 243 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,395 | #159 of 372 | #3,889 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #169 of 372 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.9:1 | #163 of 370 | #1,022 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 65.7% | #56 of 369 | #2,267 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.8% | #124 of 298 | #1,673 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside South River Public School District
Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 2,190 to 2,244 students (up 2%) and from 175 to 218 full-time teachers (up 25%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South River High School | South River | High | 09-12 | 716 |
| South River Middle School | South River | Middle | 06-08 | 524 |
| South River Primary School | South River | Elementary | PK-02 | 508 |
| South River Elementary School | South River | Elementary | 03-05 | 496 |
| South River Early Learning Center | South River | Elementary | PK-PK | 151 |
About South River Public School District
South River Public School District is a low-population public-school district in New Jersey. The district oversees 5 schools and instructs approximately 2,395 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, South River Public School District comprises 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Per-school enrollment averages around 479 in this district, noticeably below the New Jersey typical of 540.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in South River Public School District has grew 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,287 students to 2,395. South River Public School District now counts 5 public schools, up from 4 in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for South River Public School District discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.