Madera High vs Thomas Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madera High
Madera · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,869 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Madera · Public middle · Grades 7–8
948 students
| Measure | Madera High Madera, California | Thomas Jefferson Middle Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1056 of 1,343 | #987 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14877 of 16,910 | #13904 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,869 | 948 |
| Enrollment | 1,869 | 948 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 18% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madera High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 19.3).
- •Madera High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Madera High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 87.7%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.8).
- •Madera High is the larger school with 1,869 students compared with 948.
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 Madera High better than Thomas Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Madera High ranks higher (22.4 vs 19.3 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 Madera High and Thomas Jefferson Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madera High: 1,869. Thomas Jefferson Middle: 948. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madera High and Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in California?
Madera High is 1056th of 1,343 and Thomas Jefferson Middle is 987th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).