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Schools in South Toms River · Toms River Regional School District

South Toms River’s public schools score below 63% of New Jersey districts on tests and graduation

In South Toms River, 28% of tested students are proficient in math, below the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving South Toms River, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.

#309of 465 New Jersey townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
45%
▼ 4 pts vs NJ 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
28%
▼ 8 pts vs NJ 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90%
▼ 0 pts vs NJ 90%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$20.9K
▼ 26% vs NJ $28.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.8
NJ 11.6 · larger classes
Schools in town
1
8,316 students on the public path
In brief

South Toms River’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 442 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of South Toms River’s, its schools beat 42%, higher than their 37% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 45% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 49% and 36% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $20,943 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then three middle and three high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind South Toms River’s grade

C+ Test scoresC Graduation

C+: better than 37% of New Jersey school districts, #309 of 465 New Jersey towns. Both inputs trail the New Jersey average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

New Jersey school districts we grade (651)Better than 37%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Jersey towns with similar household incomes (442)Better than 42%
CC+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 7,646 test results and a graduating class of 1,209 could put South Toms River anywhere from C to C+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of South Toms River’s students in the tested grades sat them (7,676 in math, 7,617 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve South Toms River, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5South Toms River Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School DistrictD
6–83 middle schoolsDepends on your addressC to B−
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to B

South Toms River’s public schools are run by Toms River Regional School District, which also serves Beachwood, Pine Beach and Toms River. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Toms River Regional School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 18 schools · 14,323 students, down 1% since 2020–21 · 13.8 per teacher (NJ 11.6)
$20,943NJ $28,441 · FY2024
C+
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading45%
State average 48.6% · 7617 students tested
Math28%
State average 35.5% · 7676 students tested

South Toms River vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share South Toms River’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
South Toms RiverC+Toms River Regional
BeachwoodC+Toms River Regional
Toms RiverC+Toms River Regional
BerkeleyCBerkeley Township PK–6 · Central Regional 7–12

2 of the 3 neighbors share Toms River Regional with South Toms River, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in South Toms River

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Jersey’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in South Toms Riverby address
South Toms River Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
D
330 students12:1Rate it →
Also serving South Toms Riverin other towns
Toms River Intermediate School East
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Toms River
C+
1,271 students15:1Rate it →
Toms River Intermediate School South
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Beachwood
C
1,044 students13:1Rate it →
Toms River Intermediate School North
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Toms River
B−
970 students12:1Rate it →
Toms River High School North
High · Grades 9–12 · Toms River
B
1,861 students14:1Rate it →
Toms River High School South
High · Grades 9–12 · Toms River
C+
1,463 students16:1Rate it →
Toms River High School East
High · Grades 9–12 · Toms River
B−
1,377 students13:1Rate it →

Questions about South Toms River’s schools

Are South Toms River’s schools good?

On New Jersey’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools South Toms River children attend score below 63% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #309 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 42%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is South Toms River in?

Toms River Regional School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 14,323 students in 18 schools (2024–25).

Where do South Toms River kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Toms River High School North, Toms River High School South and Toms River High School East.

What is South Toms River’s graduation rate?

90% of the class of 2023 in Toms River Regional School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.

How much does South Toms River spend per student?

$20,943 in Toms River Regional School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Jersey. Stars are from neighbors.