Stephen C Foster El vs Thomas Jefferson H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stephen C Foster El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
604 students
Thomas Jefferson H S
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,516 students
| Measure | Stephen C Foster El Dallas, Texas | Thomas Jefferson H S Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3272 of 4,686 | #1040 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #35741 of 50,301 | #11102 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 604 | 1,516 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 1,516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 64% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 34.3).
- •Thomas Jefferson H S does better on math proficiency (64% vs 40%).
- •Stephen C Foster El does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 31%).
- •Stephen C Foster El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 97.6%).
- •Thomas Jefferson H S does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.7).
- •Thomas Jefferson H S is the larger school with 1,516 students compared with 604.
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 Stephen C Foster El better than Thomas Jefferson H S?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson H S ranks higher (39.4 vs 34.3 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 Stephen C Foster El and Thomas Jefferson H S?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stephen C Foster El: 604. Thomas Jefferson H S: 1,516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stephen C Foster El and Thomas Jefferson H S rank in Texas?
Stephen C Foster El is 3272nd of 4,686 and Thomas Jefferson H S is 1040th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).