Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy vs Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 380 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,144 students
| Measure | Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy Elizabeth, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #332 of 357 | #296 of 357 |
| National rank | #15401 of 16,910 | #13982 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,272 | 1,144 |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | 1,144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 6% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 19.1).
- •Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (6% vs 2%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 81.4%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.6).
- •Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 1,144.
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 Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy better than Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy ranks higher (27.0 vs 19.1 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 Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy and Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy?
About 380 m in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy: 1,272. Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy: 1,144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy and Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy rank in New Jersey?
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy is 332nd of 357 and Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy is 296th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).