Mark Twain Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
Thomas Jefferson High School
Auburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,810 students
| Measure | Mark Twain Elementary School Federal Way, Washington | Thomas Jefferson High School Auburn, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1133 of 1,154 | #278 of 333 |
| National rank | #45358 of 50,301 | #11798 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 531 | 1,810 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 1,810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 25% |
| city | Federal Way | Auburn |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 19.2).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 30%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.9% vs 88.5%).
- •Mark Twain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 22.6).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,810 students compared with 531.
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 Mark Twain Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson High School ranks higher (36.7 vs 19.2 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 Mark Twain Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Auburn in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark Twain Elementary School: 531. Thomas Jefferson High School: 1,810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark Twain Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School rank in Washington?
Mark Twain Elementary School is 1133rd of 1,154 and Thomas Jefferson High School is 278th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).