Jefferson High School vs Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson High School
Tampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,310 students
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
| Measure | Jefferson High School Tampa, Florida | Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #470 of 576 | #129 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12215 of 16,910 | #2321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,310 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 28.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 82% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 34.9).
- •Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 44%).
- •Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 56.9%).
- •Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 28.5).
- •Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,310 students compared with 353.
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 Jefferson High School better than Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School ranks higher (85.3 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 Jefferson High School and Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson High School: 1,310. Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson High School and Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School rank in Florida?
Jefferson High School is 470th of 576 and Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School is 129th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).