Columbia River High vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia River High
Vancouver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,138 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Vancouver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
786 students
| Measure | Columbia River High Vancouver, Washington | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 333 | #116 of 363 |
| National rank | #3776 of 16,910 | #4716 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,138 | 786 |
| Enrollment | 1,138 | 786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia River High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 63.5).
- •Columbia River High does better on math proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Columbia River High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Columbia River High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 35.2%).
- •Columbia River High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.6).
- •Columbia River High is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 786.
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 River High better than Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia River High ranks higher (68.1 vs 63.5 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 River High and Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia River High: 1,138. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia River High and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in Washington?
Columbia River High is 63rd of 333 and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 116th of 363 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).