Coldwater High School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coldwater High School
Coldwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
981 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Coldwater · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
378 students
| Measure | Coldwater High School Coldwater, Michigan | Jefferson Elementary School Coldwater, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #378 of 591 | #1105 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #11045 of 16,910 | #37216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 981 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 981 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Coldwater | Coldwater |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coldwater High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 32.0).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Coldwater High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Coldwater High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 64%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 28.0).
- •Coldwater High School is the larger school with 981 students compared with 378.
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 Coldwater High School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Coldwater High School ranks higher (39.6 vs 32.0 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 Coldwater High School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Coldwater and Coldwater in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coldwater High School: 981. Jefferson Elementary School: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coldwater High School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Coldwater High School is 378th of 591 and Jefferson Elementary School is 1105th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).