Jefferson Elementary School vs Red Mountain High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
554 students
Red Mountain High School
Mesa · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,379 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Mesa, Arizona | Red Mountain High School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 1,136 | #70 of 286 |
| National rank | #33980 of 50,301 | #5121 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 554 | 3,379 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 3,379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 74% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Red Mountain High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 37.0).
- •Red Mountain High School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 46%).
- •Red Mountain High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.5).
- •Red Mountain High School is the larger school with 3,379 students compared with 554.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary School better than Red Mountain High School?
On the Success Index (US), Red Mountain High School ranks higher (62.7 vs 37.0 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 Jefferson Elementary School and Red Mountain High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 554. Red Mountain High School: 3,379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Red Mountain High School rank in Arizona?
Jefferson Elementary School is 602nd of 1,136 and Red Mountain High School is 70th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).