Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School vs Passaic High School No. 12
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.
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School
Wallington · Public elementary · Grades K–2
253 students
Passaic High School No. 12
Passaic · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,484 students
| Measure | Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School Wallington, New Jersey | Passaic High School No. 12 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #996 of 1,479 | #356 of 357 |
| National rank | #22295 of 50,301 | #16537 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 253 | 2,484 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 2,484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 4% |
| city | Wallington | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 10.9).
- •Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 4%).
- •Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 15%).
- •Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 98.4%).
- •Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.1).
- •Passaic High School No. 12 is the larger school with 2,484 students compared with 253.
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 Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School better than Passaic High School No. 12?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School ranks higher (54.1 vs 10.9 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 Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School and Passaic High School No. 12?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wallington and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School: 253. Passaic High School No. 12: 2,484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School and Passaic High School No. 12 rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School is 996th of 1,479 and Passaic High School No. 12 is 356th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).