Newton Senior High School vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Senior High School
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
806 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
380 students
| Measure | Newton Senior High School Newton, Iowa | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Newton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #222 of 319 | #239 of 654 |
| National rank | #3438 of 16,910 | #5445 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 806 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 69.5).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Newton Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 45%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.8).
- •Newton Senior High School is the larger school with 806 students compared with 380.
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 Newton Senior High School better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (79.2 vs 69.5 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 Newton Senior High School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton Senior High School: 806. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton Senior High School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Newton Senior High School is 222nd of 319 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 239th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).