Lee M Thurston High School vs Thomas Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lee M Thurston High School
Redford · Public high · Grades 9–12
806 students
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Redford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
| Measure | Lee M Thurston High School Redford, Michigan | Thomas Jefferson Elem School Redford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 591 | #1027 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14168 of 16,910 | #34717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 806 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 32% |
| city | Redford | Redford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 26.1).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 14%).
- •Lee M Thurston High School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Lee M Thurston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 71.8%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 18.7).
- •Lee M Thurston High School is the larger school with 806 students compared with 248.
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 Lee M Thurston High School better than Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elem School ranks higher (35.9 vs 26.1 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 Lee M Thurston High School and Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Redford and Redford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lee M Thurston High School: 806. Thomas Jefferson Elem School: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lee M Thurston High School and Thomas Jefferson Elem School rank in Michigan?
Lee M Thurston High School is 478th of 591 and Thomas Jefferson Elem School is 1027th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).