Edgewood JR/SR High School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewood JR/SR High School
Merritt Island · Public high · Grades 7–12
942 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Merritt Island · Public middle · Grades 7–8
481 students
| Measure | Edgewood JR/SR High School Merritt Island, Florida | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Merritt Island, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 576 | #165 of 563 |
| National rank | #508 of 16,910 | #3964 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 942 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 942 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.5% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 71% |
| city | Merritt Island | Merritt Island |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgewood JR/SR High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 67.2).
- •Edgewood JR/SR High School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 71%).
- •Edgewood JR/SR High School does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 62%).
- •Edgewood JR/SR High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 47%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 18.8).
- •Edgewood JR/SR High School is the larger school with 942 students compared with 481.
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 Edgewood JR/SR High School better than Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Edgewood JR/SR High School ranks higher (86.4 vs 67.2 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 Edgewood JR/SR High School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Merritt Island and Merritt Island in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgewood JR/SR High School: 942. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgewood JR/SR High School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in Florida?
Edgewood JR/SR High School is 6th of 576 and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 165th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).