Jefferson Elementary vs Taft Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
Taft · Public elementary · Grades K–3
271 students
Taft Union High
Taft · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,064 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Taft, California | Taft Union High Taft, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3312 of 5,693 | #1157 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #38407 of 50,301 | #15587 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 271 | 1,064 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 1,064 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 14% |
| city | Taft | Taft |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 18.2).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 14%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 33%).
- •Taft Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 97%).
- •Taft Union High does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 22.6).
- •Taft Union High is the larger school with 1,064 students compared with 271.
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 Elementary better than Taft Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (30.2 vs 18.2 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 and Taft Union High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Taft and Taft in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 271. Taft Union High: 1,064. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Taft Union High rank in California?
Jefferson Elementary is 3312th of 5,693 and Taft Union High is 1157th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).