Toms River High School South is a comprehensive four-year public high school, and was the first high school established in Toms River in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as part of the Toms River Regional Schools.
Serving 1,463 students in grades 9-12, Toms River High School South 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 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Toms River High School South's student population of 1,463 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,463 students
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1891
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Toms River High School South 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 Toms River High School South is 0.55, 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
#1730 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
28%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
61%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indian, Indian Princess, Super Maroon, And Spirit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toms River High School South's ranking?
Toms River High School South is ranked #1730 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Toms River High School South often compared to?
Toms River High School Southis often viewed alongside schools like Toms River High School North, Toms River High School East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Toms River High School South?
The graduation rate of Toms River High School South is 87%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Toms River High School South?
1,463 students attend Toms River High School South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Toms River High School South students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Toms River High School South?
Toms River High School South has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Toms River High School South offer ?
Toms River High School South offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Toms River High School South part of?
Toms River High School South is part of Toms River Regional School District.
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