Cliffside Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cliffside Elementary School
Cliffside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
188 students
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
Mooresboro · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,330 students
| Measure | Cliffside Elementary School Cliffside, North Carolina | Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Mooresboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #439 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #29439 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 188 | 1,330 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 1,330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 69% |
| city | Cliffside | Mooresboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy does better on math proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 52%).
- •Cliffside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 21.8).
- •Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is the larger school with 1,330 students compared with 188.
- •Cliffside Elementary School is a public school while Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cliffside Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cliffside Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Cliffside and Mooresboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cliffside Elementary School: 188. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: 1,330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cliffside Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy rank in North Carolina?
Cliffside Elementary School is 439th of 1,457 and Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).