South Hunterdon Regional High School is a regional public high school serving students in seventh though twelfth grades from three communities in southern Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, as part of the South Hunterdon Regional School District.
Serving 392 students in grades 7-12, South Hunterdon Regional High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Hunterdon Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
South Hunterdon Regional High School's student population of 392 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Rankings
South Hunterdon Regional High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Hunterdon Regional High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1221 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
25%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
64%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Hunterdon Regional High School's ranking?
South Hunterdon Regional High School is ranked #1221 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are South Hunterdon Regional High School often compared to?
South Hunterdon Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Voorhees High School, Delaware Valley Regional High School, Hunterdon Central Regional High School District by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Hunterdon Regional High School?
The graduation rate of South Hunterdon Regional High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend South Hunterdon Regional High School?
392 students attend South Hunterdon Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of South Hunterdon Regional High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Hunterdon Regional High School?
South Hunterdon Regional High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Hunterdon Regional High School offer ?
South Hunterdon Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Hunterdon Regional High School part of?
South Hunterdon Regional High School is part of South Hunterdon Regional School District.
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