Puyallup High School vs Thomas Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Puyallup High School
Puyallup · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,815 students
Thomas Jefferson High School
Auburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,810 students
| Measure | Puyallup High School Puyallup, Washington | Thomas Jefferson High School Auburn, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 333 | #278 of 333 |
| National rank | #4884 of 16,910 | #11798 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,815 | 1,810 |
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 1,810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 25% |
| city | Puyallup | Auburn |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Puyallup High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 36.7).
- •Puyallup High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Puyallup High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Puyallup High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 71.9%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 24.5).
- •Puyallup High School is the larger school with 1,815 students compared with 1,810.
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 Puyallup High School better than Thomas Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Puyallup High School ranks higher (63.6 vs 36.7 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 Puyallup High School and Thomas Jefferson High School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Auburn in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Puyallup High School: 1,815. Thomas Jefferson High School: 1,810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Puyallup High School and Thomas Jefferson High School rank in Washington?
Puyallup High School is 93rd of 333 and Thomas Jefferson High School is 278th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).