Sun Valley HS vs Thomas Jefferson HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 388 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sun Valley HS
Aston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,042 students
Thomas Jefferson HS
Jefferson Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,041 students
| Measure | Sun Valley HS Aston, Pennsylvania | Thomas Jefferson HS Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #120 of 618 | #57 of 618 |
| National rank | #1574 of 16,910 | #677 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,042 | 1,041 |
| Enrollment | 1,042 | 1,041 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 80% |
| city | Aston | Jefferson Hills |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 78.1).
- •Thomas Jefferson HS does better on math proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •Thomas Jefferson HS does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 79%).
- •Thomas Jefferson HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 38.9%).
- •Sun Valley HS does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.1).
- •Sun Valley HS is the larger school with 1,042 students compared with 1,041.
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 Sun Valley HS better than Thomas Jefferson HS?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson HS ranks higher (84.6 vs 78.1 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 Sun Valley HS and Thomas Jefferson HS?
About 388 km in a straight line, between Aston and Jefferson Hills in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sun Valley HS: 1,042. Thomas Jefferson HS: 1,041. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sun Valley HS and Thomas Jefferson HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Sun Valley HS is 120th of 618 and Thomas Jefferson HS is 57th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).