Jim Bridger School vs Thomas Jefferson Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jim Bridger School
West Jordan · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
340 students
Thomas Jefferson Jr High
Kearns · Public middle · Grades 6–8
915 students
| Measure | Jim Bridger School West Jordan, Utah | Thomas Jefferson Jr High Kearns, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #489 of 580 | #129 of 141 |
| National rank | #37802 of 50,301 | #13198 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 340 | 915 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 915 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 23% |
| city | West Jordan | Kearns |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jim Bridger School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 23.2).
- •Jim Bridger School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 23%).
- •Jim Bridger School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Jim Bridger School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 49%).
- •Jim Bridger School does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.9).
- •Thomas Jefferson Jr High is the larger school with 915 students compared with 340.
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 Jim Bridger School better than Thomas Jefferson Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Jim Bridger School ranks higher (31.1 vs 23.2 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 Jim Bridger School and Thomas Jefferson Jr High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between West Jordan and Kearns in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jim Bridger School: 340. Thomas Jefferson Jr High: 915. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jim Bridger School and Thomas Jefferson Jr High rank in Utah?
Jim Bridger School is 489th of 580 and Thomas Jefferson Jr High is 129th of 141 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).