Jefferson Elementary School vs Norfolk JR High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
256 students
Norfolk JR High School
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 7–8
631 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Norfolk, Nebraska | Norfolk JR High School Norfolk, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 511 | #69 of 123 |
| National rank | #22074 of 50,301 | #6034 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 256 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norfolk JR High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 54.4).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Norfolk JR High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 66.4%).
- •Norfolk JR High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.1).
- •Norfolk JR High School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 256.
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 School better than Norfolk JR High School?
On the Success Index (US), Norfolk JR High School ranks higher (57.4 vs 54.4 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 School and Norfolk JR High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 256. Norfolk JR High School: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Norfolk JR High School rank in Nebraska?
Jefferson Elementary School is 334th of 511 and Norfolk JR High School is 69th of 123 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).