South Amboy Middle/High School vs Perth Amboy Magnet School
Perth Amboy Magnet School has a higher overall rating of 5.0/10 compared to 3.0/10. South Amboy Middle/High School is significantly larger with 594 students, about 2.3× the size of Perth Amboy Magnet School (262). 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 Magnet School
Perth Amboy, NJ
5.0/10
High School9th – 12th
262 students
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| Metric | South Amboy Middle/High School | Perth Amboy Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.0 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.9 | 4.9 |
| Growth Score | 3.8 | 1.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50% | 52.3% |
| Environment Score | 2.1 | 9.3 |
| State Rank | #2,447 of 2,466 | #2,019 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 1th | 18th |
Test Scores
| Subject | South Amboy Middle/High School | Perth Amboy Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25.0% | 17.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 41.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | South Amboy Middle/High School | Perth Amboy Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 6th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 594 | 262 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.0% | 52.3% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 75–79% | 90–94% |
| District | South Amboy School District | Middlesex County Vocational and Technical 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 |