McKinleyville High vs Thomas Jefferson Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 929 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinleyville High
McKinleyville · Public high · Grades 9–12
566 students
Thomas Jefferson Senior High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
564 students
| Measure | McKinleyville High McKinleyville, California | Thomas Jefferson Senior High Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 1,343 | #1282 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8512 of 16,910 | #16340 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 566 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 7.5% |
| city | McKinleyville | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinleyville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 13.0).
- •McKinleyville High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •McKinleyville High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •McKinleyville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 98.9%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Senior High does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.2).
- •McKinleyville High is the larger school with 566 students compared with 564.
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 McKinleyville High better than Thomas Jefferson Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), McKinleyville High ranks higher (49.5 vs 13.0 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 McKinleyville High and Thomas Jefferson Senior High?
About 929 km in a straight line, between McKinleyville and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinleyville High: 566. Thomas Jefferson Senior High: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinleyville High and Thomas Jefferson Senior High rank in California?
McKinleyville High is 407th of 1,343 and Thomas Jefferson Senior High is 1282nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).