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Public high school · South Brunswick School District · Monmouth Junction, New Jersey

South Brunswick High School

South Brunswick High School rates 6.2, right at the middle of South Brunswick School District's high schools, whose rated median is 6.2.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.2this school

6.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the South Brunswick School District median is 6.2.

#1,457 of 2,466 schools in New Jersey · South Brunswick School District: 1 high schools rated, median 6.2

The brief

A high school in Monmouth Junction, NJ serving grades 9th – 12th.

It ranks 1,457 of 2,466 schools in New Jersey and 8 of 10 in South Brunswick School District.

South Brunswick High School is listed in South Brunswick School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math52%8 points above the New Jersey average of 44%Grade 11 · 672 students tested · 2025 NJSLA
Reading71%21 points above the New Jersey average of 50%Grade 9 · 646 students tested · 2025 NJSLA
Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 61% in 2025.2025 NJSLA; 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.0
25% of the rating
Academics
7.5
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
South Brunswick High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$121,771
Median home value
$489,100
Median rent
$1,897/mo
College educated
64.5%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08852; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
7
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
33
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses · IB Programme
39.8% participation · state average 3.2 AP courses · 13 IB enrolled · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
13.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 7.5Compare →
  2. South Brunswick High Schoolthis school
    6.2
  3. 5.2Compare →
Two grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than South Brunswick High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about South Brunswick High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

South Brunswick High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey 2. It serves students in grades nine through twelve and operates as the sole secondary school within the South Brunswick Public Schools district 2. The school has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools since 1965, with its current accreditation status valid until January 2029 2. Dr. Bernard F. Bragen, Jr. serves as the Superintendent of the South Brunswick Township Public Schools 1. The district website highlights various staff members recognized as Educator of the Year or Educational Support Person of the Year for the 2025-2026 academic year across multiple schools, including South Brunswick High School 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.sbschools.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #1,457 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 6.2 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,728
Student-teacher ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
196
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
4-year graduation
96.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#8 of 10
Schools in district
12
District spending per student
$23,380
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 08852)
17,333
Area average commute
34.5 min
Area median age
40.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.