For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,960 students in Toms River, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Toms River, NJ are Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy, Toms River High School East and Toms River High School North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Toms River, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Toms River have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Toms River, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Toms River High School East, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Toms River, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 College Drive, Bldg. #12
Toms River, NJ 08754
(732) 286-5678
Toms River, NJ 08754
(732) 286-5678
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Toms River High School East
(Math: 20% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Raider Way
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5665
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5665
Gr: 9-12 | 1,377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Toms River High School North
(Math: 16% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Old Freehold Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5702
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5702
Gr: 9-12 | 1,861 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Toms River High School South
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Hyers Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5738
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5738
Gr: 9-12 | 1,463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Co Jdc
Alternative School
165 Sunset Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08754
(732) 341-1365
Toms River, NJ 08754
(732) 341-1365
Gr: 8-11
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Toms River Center
Vocational School
1299 Old Freehold Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 473-3100
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 473-3100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Regional School
Alternative School
1141 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Toms River, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Toms River, NJ include Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy, Toms River High School East and Toms River High School North.
How many public high schools are located in Toms River?
7 public high schools are located in Toms River.
What is the racial composition of students in Toms River?
Toms River public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Toms River are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Toms River include: Toms River High School East vs. Toms River High School North, Toms River High School South vs. Toms River High School North, Toms River High School North vs. Toms River High School East
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