Perth Amboy High School vs South Amboy Middle/High School
Perth Amboy High School and South Amboy Middle/High School are very closely rated, both scoring around 3.4 out of 10. Perth Amboy High School is significantly larger with 2,685 students, about 4.5× the size of South Amboy Middle/High School (594). In math proficiency, South Amboy Middle/High School leads at 25.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Perth Amboy High School
Perth Amboy, NJ
3.4/10
High School9th – 12th
2,685 students
South Amboy Middle/High School
South Amboy, NJ
3.0/10
High School6th – 12th
594 students
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| Metric | Perth Amboy High School | South Amboy Middle/High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.4 / 10 | 3.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.6 | 2.9 |
| Growth Score | 1.8 | 3.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.4% | 50% |
| Environment Score | 3.5 | 2.1 |
| State Rank | #2,400 of 2,466 | #2,447 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 3th | 1th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Perth Amboy High School | South Amboy Middle/High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 39.0% | 41.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Perth Amboy High School | South Amboy Middle/High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 6th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 2,685 | 594 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.4% | 50.0% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 86.0% | 75–79% |
| District | Perth Amboy Public School District | South Amboy School District |
| City | Perth Amboy | South Amboy |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Perth Amboy (08861) | South Amboy (08879) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,464 | $98,000 |
| Median Home Value | $340,900 | $377,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,623 | $1,633 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 15.5% | 31.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% | 10.3% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 33 min |