Garfield High School vs Thomas Jefferson School #9
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield High School
Garfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,258 students
Thomas Jefferson School #9
Garfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
| Measure | Garfield High School Garfield, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson School #9 Garfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #266 of 357 | #649 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #12319 of 16,910 | #9755 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,258 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 62% |
| city | Garfield | Garfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson School #9 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 34.4).
- •Thomas Jefferson School #9 does better on math proficiency (62% vs 20%).
- •Thomas Jefferson School #9 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Thomas Jefferson School #9 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 60.6%).
- •Thomas Jefferson School #9 does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.2).
- •Garfield High School is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 368.
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 Garfield High School better than Thomas Jefferson School #9?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson School #9 ranks higher (72.3 vs 34.4 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 Garfield High School and Thomas Jefferson School #9?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Garfield and Garfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield High School: 1,258. Thomas Jefferson School #9: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield High School and Thomas Jefferson School #9 rank in New Jersey?
Garfield High School is 266th of 357 and Thomas Jefferson School #9 is 649th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).