Jefferson Elementary vs Thomas Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
560 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Winston-Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Thomas Jefferson Middle Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #320 of 1,457 | #119 of 469 |
| National rank | #24611 of 50,301 | #8007 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 560 | 808 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 808 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 53% |
| city | Winston-Salem | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 48.4).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.2).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 808 students compared with 560.
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 Thomas Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (50.8 vs 48.4 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Winston-Salem and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 560. Thomas Jefferson Middle: 808. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in North Carolina?
Jefferson Elementary is 320th of 1,457 and Thomas Jefferson Middle is 119th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).