Jefferson Academy vs Upson-Lee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 151 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Academy
Jefferson · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
935 students
Upson-Lee Elementary School
Thomaston · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
932 students
| Measure | Jefferson Academy Jefferson, Georgia | Upson-Lee Elementary School Thomaston, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 1,308 | #975 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #7201 of 50,301 | #41492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 935 | 932 |
| Enrollment | 935 | 932 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 43% |
| city | Jefferson | Thomaston |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 25.4).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on math proficiency (74% vs 43%).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 29%).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 100%).
- •Upson-Lee Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.3).
- •Jefferson Academy is the larger school with 935 students compared with 932.
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 Academy better than Upson-Lee Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Academy ranks higher (76.2 vs 25.4 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 Jefferson Academy and Upson-Lee Elementary School?
About 151 km in a straight line, between Jefferson and Thomaston in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Academy: 935. Upson-Lee Elementary School: 932. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Academy and Upson-Lee Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Jefferson Academy is 142nd of 1,308 and Upson-Lee Elementary School is 975th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).