South Amboy Middle/High School vs Perth Amboy High School
South Amboy Middle/High School and Perth Amboy High School are very closely rated, both scoring around 3.0 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.
South Amboy Middle/High School
South Amboy, NJ
3.0/10
High School6th – 12th
594 students
Perth Amboy High School
Perth Amboy, NJ
3.4/10
High School9th – 12th
2,685 students
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| Metric | South Amboy Middle/High School | Perth Amboy High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.0 / 10 | 3.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Growth Score | 3.8 | 1.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50% | 68.4% |
| Environment Score | 2.1 | 3.5 |
| State Rank | #2,447 of 2,466 | #2,400 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 1th | 3th |
Test Scores
| Subject | South Amboy Middle/High School | Perth Amboy High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25.0% | 16.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 41.0% | 39.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | South Amboy Middle/High School | Perth Amboy High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 6th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 594 | 2,685 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 14.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.0% | 68.4% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 75–79% | 86.0% |
| District | South Amboy School District | Perth Amboy Public School District |
| City | South Amboy | Perth Amboy |
Neighborhood
| Metric | South Amboy (08879) | Perth Amboy (08861) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $98,000 | $60,464 |
| Median Home Value | $377,700 | $340,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,633 | $1,623 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 31.6% | 15.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | 19.2% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 25 min |