Frank Jeannette Jr High School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank Jeannette Jr High School
Sterling Heights · Public middle · Grades 7–9
716 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Frank Jeannette Jr High School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Jefferson Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 485 | #834 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9600 of 15,369 | #28923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 716 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 51% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Sterling Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 41.0).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 39%).
- •Frank Jeannette Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 48%).
- •Frank Jeannette Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 79.7%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.4).
- •Frank Jeannette Jr High School is the larger school with 716 students compared with 408.
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 Frank Jeannette Jr High School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (44.5 vs 41.0 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 Frank Jeannette Jr High School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Sterling Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank Jeannette Jr High School: 716. Jefferson Elementary School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank Jeannette Jr High School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Frank Jeannette Jr High School is 298th of 485 and Jefferson Elementary School is 834th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).