Jefferson Middle School vs Thomas Benton Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 922 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
Thomas Benton Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
232 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle School Columbia, Missouri | Thomas Benton Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 392 | #1057 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #4619 of 15,369 | #45615 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 593 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 22% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 18.8).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 100%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.2).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 232.
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 Middle School better than Thomas Benton Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (63.9 vs 18.8 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 Middle School and Thomas Benton Elem.?
About 922 m in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle School: 593. Thomas Benton Elem.: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle School and Thomas Benton Elem. rank in Missouri?
Jefferson Middle School is 91st of 392 and Thomas Benton Elem. is 1057th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).