Columbia Elementary vs Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Annandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,108 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Annandale, Virginia | Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #168 of 1,142 | #20 of 317 |
| National rank | #1571 of 50,301 | #306 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 377 | 2,108 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 2,108 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 99.5% |
| city | Annandale | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 87.2).
- •Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 88%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 84%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 41.6%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.9).
- •Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology is the larger school with 2,108 students compared with 377.
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 Columbia Elementary better than Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology ranks higher (89.0 vs 87.2 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 Columbia Elementary and Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Annandale and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 377. Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology: 2,108. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology rank in Virginia?
Columbia Elementary is 168th of 1,142 and Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology is 20th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).