Herbert Hoover High vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Hoover High
Glendale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,590 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
815 students
| Measure | Herbert Hoover High Glendale, California | Thomas Jefferson Elementary Glendale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #621 of 1,343 | #1870 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11372 of 16,910 | #24854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,590 | 815 |
| Enrollment | 1,590 | 815 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 55% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 38.3).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 33%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Herbert Hoover High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 62.7%).
- •Herbert Hoover High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.7).
- •Herbert Hoover High is the larger school with 1,590 students compared with 815.
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 Herbert Hoover High better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (50.5 vs 38.3 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 Herbert Hoover High and Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Hoover High: 1,590. Thomas Jefferson Elementary: 815. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Hoover High and Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Herbert Hoover High is 621st of 1,343 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 1870th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).