Holly Hills Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Hills Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students
Thomas Jefferson High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,390 students
| Measure | Holly Hills Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Thomas Jefferson High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #720 of 993 | #137 of 307 |
| National rank | #38935 of 50,301 | #8413 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 633 | 1,390 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 1,390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 41% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 29.4).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 28%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 31%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 62.4%).
- •Holly Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.9).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,390 students compared with 633.
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 Holly Hills Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson High School ranks higher (49.9 vs 29.4 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 Holly Hills Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Hills Elementary School: 633. Thomas Jefferson High School: 1,390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Hills Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School rank in Colorado?
Holly Hills Elementary School is 720th of 993 and Thomas Jefferson High School is 137th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).