Jefferson Elementary vs Union High 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.
Jefferson Elementary
Union · Public middle · Grades 5–5
564 students
Union High School
Union · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,410 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Union, New Jersey | Union High School Union, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 440 | #222 of 357 |
| National rank | #5681 of 15,369 | #9701 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 564 | 2,410 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 2,410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 29% |
| city | Union | Union |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 45.0).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Union High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 52.7%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.4).
- •Union High School is the larger school with 2,410 students compared with 564.
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 better than Union High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (59.1 vs 45.0 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 and Union High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Union and Union in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 564. Union High School: 2,410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Union High School rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson Elementary is 294th of 440 and Union High School is 222nd of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).