Bogota Jr./Sr. High School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bogota Jr./Sr. High School
Bogota · Public high · Grades 8–12
475 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Teaneck · Public middle · Grades 5–8
510 students
| Measure | Bogota Jr./Sr. High School Bogota, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Teaneck, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 357 | #265 of 440 |
| National rank | #7499 of 16,910 | #4715 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 475 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| city | Bogota | Teaneck |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 53.3).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Bogota Jr./Sr. High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 56%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 59.6%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.5).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 475.
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 Bogota Jr./Sr. High School better than Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (63.5 vs 53.3 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 Bogota Jr./Sr. High School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bogota and Teaneck in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bogota Jr./Sr. High School: 475. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bogota Jr./Sr. High School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Bogota Jr./Sr. High School is 183rd of 357 and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 265th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).