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Toms River Regional School District

New Jersey · Public School District
18
Schools
14,501
Students
$25,622
Per-Pupil Spend
+79% nat'l
31.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-21pp vs nat'l
91.8%
Graduation Rate
+5.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Toms River Regional School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 14,501 students across 18 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,622 is above average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (18)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Toms River Intermediate School East06–081,294
Toms River Intermediate School North06–081,012
Toms River Intermediate School South06–081,048
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Toms River High School East09–121,520
Toms River High School North09–121,931
Toms River High School South09–121,359
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,622+79% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
56%
State
36.2%
Local (property tax)
56.2%
Federal
7.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (56%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
14,501
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.8%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.8% graduation rate — 5.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $25,622 per pupil — 79% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Toms River Regional School District?
Toms River Regional School District has 18 public schools, serving a total of 14,501 students.
What is the graduation rate for Toms River Regional School District?
The graduation rate is 91.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Toms River Regional School District spend per student?
Toms River Regional School District spends $25,622 per pupil — 79% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Toms River Regional School District?
32% of students in Toms River Regional School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Toms River Regional School District?
No, Toms River Regional School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Toms River Regional School District serve?
Toms River Regional School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Toms River Regional School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Toms River Regional School District is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.