Jefferson Elementary vs New Heights Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students
New Heights Middle
Jefferson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Jefferson, South Carolina | New Heights Middle Jefferson, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 688 | #243 of 248 |
| National rank | #15599 of 50,301 | #14875 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 329 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 14% |
| city | Jefferson | Jefferson |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 12.3).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 14%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 21%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.3).
- •New Heights Middle is the larger school with 457 students compared with 329.
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 New Heights Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (63.8 vs 12.3 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 New Heights Middle?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Jefferson and Jefferson in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 329. New Heights Middle: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and New Heights Middle rank in South Carolina?
Jefferson Elementary is 208th of 688 and New Heights Middle is 243rd of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).