Liberty HS vs Thomas Jefferson El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 775 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty HS
Bethlehem · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,541 students
Thomas Jefferson El Sch
Bethlehem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
238 students
| Measure | Liberty HS Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Thomas Jefferson El Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 618 | #1240 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8334 of 16,910 | #35477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,541 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 2,541 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 22% |
| city | Bethlehem | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 34.7).
- •Liberty HS does better on math proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Liberty HS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Liberty HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 86.1%).
- •Thomas Jefferson El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.1).
- •Liberty HS is the larger school with 2,541 students compared with 238.
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 Liberty HS better than Thomas Jefferson El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty HS ranks higher (50.2 vs 34.7 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 Liberty HS and Thomas Jefferson El Sch?
About 775 m in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty HS: 2,541. Thomas Jefferson El Sch: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty HS and Thomas Jefferson El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Liberty HS is 430th of 618 and Thomas Jefferson El Sch is 1240th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).