Grady Elementary School vs Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grady Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students
Jefferson High School
Tampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,310 students
| Measure | Grady Elementary School Tampa, Florida | Jefferson High School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 2,187 | #470 of 576 |
| National rank | #2756 of 50,301 | #12215 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 548 | 1,310 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 1,310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 28.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 37% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grady Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 34.9).
- •Grady Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 37%).
- •Grady Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 44%).
- •Grady Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 56.9%).
- •Grady Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 28.5).
- •Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,310 students compared with 548.
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 Grady Elementary School better than Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Grady Elementary School ranks higher (84.3 vs 34.9 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 Grady Elementary School and Jefferson High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grady Elementary School: 548. Jefferson High School: 1,310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grady Elementary School and Jefferson High School rank in Florida?
Grady Elementary School is 160th of 2,187 and Jefferson High School is 470th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).