Middletown High School South is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Middletown Township, Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as one of the two secondary schools of the Middletown Township Public School District.
Serving 1,406 students in grades 9-12, Middletown High School South ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middletown High School South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Middletown High School South's student population of 1,406 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,406 students
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Year Founded
1976
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Middletown High School South ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middletown High School South is 0.24, 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
#764 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
8%
35%
Black
1%
14%
White
87%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middletown High School South's ranking?
Middletown High School South is ranked #764 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Middletown High School South often compared to?
Middletown High School Southis often viewed alongside schools like Middletown High School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middletown High School South?
The graduation rate of Middletown High School South is 98%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Middletown High School South?
1,406 students attend Middletown High School South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Middletown High School South students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middletown High School South?
Middletown High School South has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middletown High School South offer ?
Middletown High School South offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Middletown High School South part of?
Middletown High School South is part of Middletown Township Public School District.
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