Cedar River Academy at Taylor vs Thomas Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar River Academy at Taylor
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Thomas Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,501 students
| Measure | Cedar River Academy at Taylor Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Thomas Jefferson High School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #645 of 654 | #287 of 319 |
| National rank | #35765 of 50,301 | #6716 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 355 | 1,501 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 1,501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 59% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 34.2).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 32%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 76.1%).
- •Cedar River Academy at Taylor does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.9).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,501 students compared with 355.
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 Cedar River Academy at Taylor better than Thomas Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson High School ranks higher (56.4 vs 34.2 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 Cedar River Academy at Taylor and Thomas Jefferson High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar River Academy at Taylor: 355. Thomas Jefferson High School: 1,501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar River Academy at Taylor and Thomas Jefferson High School rank in Iowa?
Cedar River Academy at Taylor is 645th of 654 and Thomas Jefferson High School is 287th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).