Passaic High School No. 12 vs Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Passaic High School No. 12
Passaic · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,484 students
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades K–8
423 students
| Measure | Passaic High School No. 12 Passaic, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 357 | #1437 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #16537 of 16,910 | #44429 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,484 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 19% |
| city | Passaic | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 10.9).
- •Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 does better on math proficiency (19% vs 4%).
- •Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 15%).
- •Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 98.4%).
- •Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.1).
- •Passaic High School No. 12 is the larger school with 2,484 students compared with 423.
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 Passaic High School No. 12 better than Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 ranks higher (20.7 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 Passaic High School No. 12 and Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Passaic and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Passaic High School No. 12: 2,484. Thomas Jefferson School No. 1: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Passaic High School No. 12 and Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 rank in New Jersey?
Passaic High School No. 12 is 356th of 357 and Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is 1437th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).