Meredith Hill Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meredith Hill Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Thomas Jefferson High School
Auburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,810 students
| Measure | Meredith Hill Elementary School Auburn, Washington | Thomas Jefferson High School Auburn, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #983 of 1,154 | #278 of 333 |
| National rank | #35404 of 50,301 | #11798 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 456 | 1,810 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 1,810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 25% |
| city | Auburn | Auburn |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 34.8).
- •Meredith Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 25%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 41%).
- •Meredith Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 71.9%).
- •Meredith Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 22.6).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,810 students compared with 456.
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 Meredith Hill Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson High School ranks higher (36.7 vs 34.8 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 Meredith Hill Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meredith Hill Elementary School: 456. Thomas Jefferson High School: 1,810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meredith Hill Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School rank in Washington?
Meredith Hill Elementary School is 983rd of 1,154 and Thomas Jefferson High School is 278th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).