Jamaica Elementary School vs Thunderbolt Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jamaica Elementary School
Lake Havasu City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
424 students
Thunderbolt Middle School
Lake Havasu City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
734 students
| Measure | Jamaica Elementary School Lake Havasu City, Arizona | Thunderbolt Middle School Lake Havasu City, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #240 of 1,136 | #87 of 203 |
| National rank | #13903 of 50,301 | #11201 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 424 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 45% |
| city | Lake Havasu City | Lake Havasu City |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jamaica Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 33.5).
- •Jamaica Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 45%).
- •Jamaica Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 36%).
- •Jamaica Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 22.2).
- •Thunderbolt Middle School is the larger school with 734 students compared with 424.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jamaica Elementary School better than Thunderbolt Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jamaica Elementary School ranks higher (66.3 vs 33.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jamaica Elementary School and Thunderbolt Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Havasu City and Lake Havasu City in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jamaica Elementary School: 424. Thunderbolt Middle School: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jamaica Elementary School and Thunderbolt Middle School rank in Arizona?
Jamaica Elementary School is 240th of 1,136 and Thunderbolt Middle School is 87th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).