Best High Schools in Toms River, NJ

Toms River, NJ has 13 high schools with 12,358 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Toms River score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Toms River don't meet expectations.

1. Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ocean County Vocational Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 270 Students

2. Toms River High School North

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1931 Students

3. Lacey Township High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lacey Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1222 Students

4. Toms River High School East

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1520 Students

5. Toms River High School South

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students

6. Brick Township High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brick Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1267 Students

7. Manchester Township High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Manchester Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 959 Students

8. Central Regional High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Central Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1606 Students

9. Lakewood High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakewood Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1423 Students

10. Ocean County Vocational Technical School Toms River Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Ocean County Vocational Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students

Best Middle Schools in Toms River, NJ

Toms River, NJ has 8 middle schools with 7,235 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Toms River score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Toms River don't meet expectations.

1. Toms River Intermediate School North

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students

2. Manchester Township Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Manchester Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students

3. Lake Riviera Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brick Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 908 Students

4. Toms River Intermediate School East

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1294 Students

5. Mill Pond Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lacey Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 680 Students

6. Central Regional Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Central Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 716 Students

7. Toms River Intermediate School South

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1048 Students

8. Lakewood Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lakewood Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Toms River, NJ

Toms River, NJ has 22 elementary schools with 10,875 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Toms River score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Toms River don't meet expectations.

1. Cedar Creek Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lacey Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 451 Students

2. North Dover Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students

3. Hooper Avenue Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 676 Students

4. Drum Point Road Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brick Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 466 Students

5. Washington Street Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students

6. Cedar Grove Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 937 Students

7. Manchester Township Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Manchester Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students

8. Silver Bay Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Toms River Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students

9. H & M Potter School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Berkeley Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 632 Students

10. Ridgeway Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Manchester Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 435 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Toms River, NJ

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Toms River, NJ has a total population of 96,674 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Toms River, NJ

30,468

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Toms River, NJ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.96 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.15 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.82 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Toms River, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Toms River, NJ.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,892 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Toms River, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

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