B−
Southern Regional School District
Public school districtGrades 7–12Regional · 7 towns
Serves Stafford, Long Beach, Surf City, Beach Haven, Ship Bottom, Barnegat Light and Harvey Cedars.
Students
2,685
Schools
2
Spent per student
$28,252
NJ $28,441
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
26%
What stands out about Southern Regional School District
- School Grade B−: better than 54% of New Jersey districts
- 12 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 6.7% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Forked River.
PK–KMill Pond Elementary SchoolLacey Township School District
1–53 elementary schoolsLacey Township School District
6–8Lacey Township Middle SchoolLacey Township School District
9–12Lacey Township High SchoolLacey Township School District
Test scores vs. NJ
2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 47.3%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 91.1%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$28,252 per student · 1% below NJ
Spending
Classroom instruction 60%Support & administration 39%Other 1%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 75%State 22%Federal 2%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
2,877’20
2,829’21
2,750’22
2,714’23
2,685’24
Down 6.7% since 2020.
Students
White 83%Hispanic 13%Black 2%Two or more races <1%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.