Hempstead High School vs Thomas Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 99 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hempstead High School
Dubuque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,499 students
Thomas Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,501 students
| Measure | Hempstead High School Dubuque, Iowa | Thomas Jefferson High School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 319 | #287 of 319 |
| National rank | #3400 of 16,910 | #6716 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,499 | 1,501 |
| Enrollment | 1,499 | 1,501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 59% |
| city | Dubuque | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hempstead High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 56.4).
- •Hempstead High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •Hempstead High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •Hempstead High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 60.5%).
- •Hempstead High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.9).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,501 students compared with 1,499.
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 Hempstead High School better than Thomas Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hempstead High School ranks higher (69.6 vs 56.4 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 Hempstead High School and Thomas Jefferson High School?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Dubuque and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hempstead High School: 1,499. Thomas Jefferson High School: 1,501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hempstead High School and Thomas Jefferson High School rank in Iowa?
Hempstead High School is 221st of 319 and Thomas Jefferson High School is 287th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).