Jefferson Elementary School vs Jerome Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Jerome · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
Jerome Middle School
Jerome · Public middle · Grades 6–8
937 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Jerome, Idaho | Jerome Middle School Jerome, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #341 of 352 | #101 of 106 |
| National rank | #44834 of 50,301 | #12615 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 421 | 937 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 937 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 23% |
| city | Jerome | Jerome |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jerome Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 20.0).
- •Jerome Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Jerome Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 66%).
- •Jerome Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.1).
- •Jerome Middle School is the larger school with 937 students compared with 421.
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 Elementary School better than Jerome Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jerome Middle School ranks higher (26.3 vs 20.0 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 Elementary School and Jerome Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Jerome and Jerome in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 421. Jerome Middle School: 937. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Jerome Middle School rank in Idaho?
Jefferson Elementary School is 341st of 352 and Jerome Middle School is 101st of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).