Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs Valparaiso High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
Valparaiso High School
Valparaiso · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,089 students
| Measure | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Valparaiso, Indiana | Valparaiso High School Valparaiso, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #30 of 335 | #56 of 387 |
| National rank | #2643 of 15,369 | #3622 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 632 | 2,089 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 2,089 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 51% |
| city | Valparaiso | Valparaiso |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 68.8).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Valparaiso High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 63%).
- •Valparaiso High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 39.7%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 18.5).
- •Valparaiso High School is the larger school with 2,089 students compared with 632.
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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School better than Valparaiso High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (73.5 vs 68.8 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Valparaiso High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Valparaiso and Valparaiso in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 632. Valparaiso High School: 2,089. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Valparaiso High School rank in Indiana?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 30th of 335 and Valparaiso High School is 56th of 387 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).