Jefferson Elementary School vs Union City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 888 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students
Union City High School
Union City · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,147 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Union City, New Jersey | Union City High School Union City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #926 of 1,479 | #252 of 357 |
| National rank | #19720 of 50,301 | #11538 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 272 | 3,147 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 3,147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 26% |
| city | Union City | Union City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 37.7).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 26%).
- •Union City High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Union City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 85.3%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 17.4).
- •Union City High School is the larger school with 3,147 students compared with 272.
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 Elementary School better than Union City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (57.8 vs 37.7 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 Elementary School and Union City High School?
About 888 m in a straight line, between Union City and Union City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 272. Union City High School: 3,147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Union City High School rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson Elementary School is 926th of 1,479 and Union City High School is 252nd of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).