Jefferson Elementary vs New Ulm High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
New Ulm · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
643 students
New Ulm High School
New Ulm · Public high · Grades 9–12
687 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary New Ulm, Minnesota | New Ulm High School New Ulm, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #554 of 923 | #56 of 433 |
| National rank | #15797 of 50,301 | #3107 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 643 | 687 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | New Ulm | New Ulm |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Ulm High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 63.5).
- •New Ulm High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •New Ulm High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •New Ulm High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 37.6%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.6).
- •New Ulm High School is the larger school with 687 students compared with 643.
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 Jefferson Elementary better than New Ulm High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Ulm High School ranks higher (70.8 vs 63.5 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 Jefferson Elementary and New Ulm High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between New Ulm and New Ulm in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 643. New Ulm High School: 687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and New Ulm High School rank in Minnesota?
Jefferson Elementary is 554th of 923 and New Ulm High School is 56th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).