South Amboy Middle / High School is a seven-year comprehensive community public high school that serves students in sixth through twelfth grades from South Amboy in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the South Amboy Public Schools.
Serving 616 students in grades 6-12, South Amboy Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Amboy Middle/high School's student population of 616 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
South Amboy Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Amboy Middle/high School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1674 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
46%
35%
Black
13%
14%
White
35%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Amboy Middle/high School's ranking?
South Amboy Middle/high School is ranked #1674 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are South Amboy Middle/high School often compared to?
South Amboy Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sayreville War Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Amboy Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of South Amboy Middle/high School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend South Amboy Middle/high School?
616 students attend South Amboy Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of South Amboy Middle/high School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Amboy Middle/high School?
South Amboy Middle/high School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Amboy Middle/high School offer ?
South Amboy Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Amboy Middle/high School part of?
South Amboy Middle/high School is part of South Amboy School District.
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As of the 2014-15 school year, the school had an enrollment of 512 students and 39.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.9:1. There were 171 students (33.4% of enrollment) eligible for free lunch and 46 (9.0% of students) eligible for reduced-cost lunch.
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