Hanford High School vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanford High School
Richland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,959 students
Jefferson Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
| Measure | Hanford High School Richland, Washington | Jefferson Elementary Richland, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 333 | #632 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3815 of 16,910 | #21588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,959 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| city | Richland | Richland |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 55.1).
- •Hanford High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Hanford High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 55%).
- •Hanford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 61.2%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 23.0).
- •Hanford High School is the larger school with 1,959 students compared with 418.
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 Hanford High School better than Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hanford High School ranks higher (68.0 vs 55.1 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 Hanford High School and Jefferson Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Richland and Richland in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanford High School: 1,959. Jefferson Elementary: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanford High School and Jefferson Elementary rank in Washington?
Hanford High School is 65th of 333 and Jefferson Elementary is 632nd of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).