Alexander Hamilton vs Thomas Jefferson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Hamilton
Morristown · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
251 students
Thomas Jefferson School
Morristown · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
285 students
| Measure | Alexander Hamilton Morristown, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson School Morristown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #805 of 1,479 | #661 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #14767 of 50,301 | #10089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 251 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 58% |
| city | Morristown | Morristown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 65.0).
- •Thomas Jefferson School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Thomas Jefferson School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Thomas Jefferson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 58.2%).
- •Alexander Hamilton does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.6).
- •Thomas Jefferson School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 251.
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 Alexander Hamilton better than Thomas Jefferson School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson School ranks higher (71.8 vs 65.0 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 Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Morristown and Morristown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Hamilton: 251. Thomas Jefferson School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson School rank in New Jersey?
Alexander Hamilton is 805th of 1,479 and Thomas Jefferson School is 661st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).