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Southern Regional School District

New Jersey · Public School District
2
Schools
2,750
Students
$28,418
Per-Pupil Spend
+98% nat'l
18.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-34pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Southern Regional School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 2,750 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $28,418 is above average for a US public school district. Only 19% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (2)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Southern Regional Middle School07–08905
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Southern Regional High School09–121,845
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,418+98% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
21%
72%
State
20.6%
Local (property tax)
72.0%
Federal
7.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (72%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
2,750
Students
19%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $28,418 per pupil — 98% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 19% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southern Regional School District?
Southern Regional School District has 2 public schools, serving a total of 2,750 students.
What is the graduation rate for Southern Regional School District?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Southern Regional School District spend per student?
Southern Regional School District spends $28,418 per pupil — 98% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Southern Regional School District?
19% of students in Southern Regional School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Southern Regional School District?
No, Southern Regional School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Southern Regional School District serve?
Southern Regional School District serves grades 7 through 12, covering middle and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Southern Regional School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Southern Regional School District is 42/100. 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.

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