Capital City High School vs Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital City High School
Jefferson City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,314 students
Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students
| Measure | Capital City High School Jefferson City, Missouri | Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. Jefferson City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 497 | #999 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #5305 of 16,910 | #42531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,314 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 1,314 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Jefferson City | Jefferson City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capital City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 23.7).
- •Capital City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 100%).
- •Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.7).
- •Capital City High School is the larger school with 1,314 students compared with 294.
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 Capital City High School better than Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Capital City High School ranks higher (61.9 vs 23.7 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 Capital City High School and Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Jefferson City and Jefferson City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital City High School: 1,314. Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital City High School and Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. rank in Missouri?
Capital City High School is 120th of 497 and Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. is 999th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).