Jefferson Academy vs Woodrow Wilson Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 471 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Academy
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students
Woodrow Wilson Junior High
Hanford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
505 students
| Measure | Jefferson Academy Hanford, California | Woodrow Wilson Junior High Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1102 of 5,693 | #585 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14726 of 50,301 | #10127 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 501 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.8 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 42% |
| city | Hanford | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 38.7).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on math proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 46%).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 76.2%).
- •Woodrow Wilson Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 27.8).
- •Woodrow Wilson Junior High is the larger school with 505 students compared with 501.
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 Jefferson Academy better than Woodrow Wilson Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Academy ranks higher (65.1 vs 38.7 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 Academy and Woodrow Wilson Junior High?
About 471 m in a straight line, between Hanford and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Academy: 501. Woodrow Wilson Junior High: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Academy and Woodrow Wilson Junior High rank in California?
Jefferson Academy is 1102nd of 5,693 and Woodrow Wilson Junior High is 585th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).