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#1216 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 49% in state
South Brunswick High School
High School · South Brunswick School District · Monmouth Junction, NJ
A high school in Monmouth Junction, NJ serving grades 9th – 12th.
750 RIDGE ROAD, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
- Math 52% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Brunswick High School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 61% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Brunswick High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,771
Median home value
$489,100
Median rent
$1,897/mo
College educated
64.5%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08852; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| West Windsor-plainsboro High School NorthEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 1,499 | Compare → |
| Princeton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 1,532 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Brunswick School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $23,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Brunswick High School is listed in South Brunswick School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Brunswick High School
South Brunswick High School is a public high school in Monmouth Junction, NJ, part of South Brunswick School District, serving approximately 2,728 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,216 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about South Brunswick High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Brunswick High School
What grades does South Brunswick High School serve?
South Brunswick High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Brunswick High School?
South Brunswick High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,728 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Brunswick High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Brunswick High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Brunswick High School rank in NJ?
South Brunswick High School ranks #1,216 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is South Brunswick High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Brunswick High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Brunswick High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Brunswick High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Brunswick High School a charter school?
No, South Brunswick High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Brunswick High School a Title I school?
No, South Brunswick High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Brunswick High School?
13.6% of students at South Brunswick High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,728
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 196
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (732) 329-4044
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08852)
- 17,333
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08852; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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