Greenwood Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenwood Elementary School
Greenwood Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Thomas Jefferson High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,390 students
| Measure | Greenwood Elementary School Greenwood Village, Colorado | Thomas Jefferson High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 993 | #137 of 307 |
| National rank | #6311 of 50,301 | #8413 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 355 | 1,390 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 1,390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.1% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 41% |
| city | Greenwood Village | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greenwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 49.9).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 41%).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 50.9%).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 19.9).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,390 students compared with 355.
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 Greenwood Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Greenwood Elementary School ranks higher (77.7 vs 49.9 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 Greenwood Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Greenwood Village and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenwood Elementary School: 355. Thomas Jefferson High School: 1,390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenwood Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School rank in Colorado?
Greenwood Elementary School is 62nd of 993 and Thomas Jefferson High School is 137th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).