Hawthorne High School vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne High School
Hawthorne · Public high · Grades 9–12
569 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
| Measure | Hawthorne High School Hawthorne, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Hawthorne, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #184 of 357 | #522 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #7690 of 16,910 | #6162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 569 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Hawthorne | Hawthorne |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 52.6).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 42.5%).
- •Hawthorne High School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.0).
- •Hawthorne High School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 264.
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 Hawthorne High School better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (78.0 vs 52.6 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 Hawthorne High School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Hawthorne in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne High School: 569. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne High School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hawthorne High School is 184th of 357 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 522nd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).