Jefferson City High vs South Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson City High
Jefferson City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,353 students
South Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students
| Measure | Jefferson City High Jefferson City, Missouri | South Elem. Jefferson City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 497 | #895 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #6410 of 16,910 | #35816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,353 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| city | Jefferson City | Jefferson City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson City High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 34.2).
- •Jefferson City High does better on math proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Jefferson City High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Jefferson City High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 100%).
- •South Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.3).
- •Jefferson City High is the larger school with 1,353 students compared with 302.
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 City High better than South Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson City High ranks higher (57.6 vs 34.2 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 City High and South Elem.?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Jefferson City and Jefferson City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson City High: 1,353. South Elem.: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson City High and South Elem. rank in Missouri?
Jefferson City High is 172nd of 497 and South Elem. is 895th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).