Beaver Dam High vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaver Dam High
Beaver Dam · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,031 students
Jefferson Elementary
Beaver Dam · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students
| Measure | Beaver Dam High Beaver Dam, Wisconsin | Jefferson Elementary Beaver Dam, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 446 | #665 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #10976 of 16,910 | #25824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,031 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 47% |
| city | Beaver Dam | Beaver Dam |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 39.9).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Beaver Dam High does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Beaver Dam High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 61.3%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.2).
- •Beaver Dam High is the larger school with 1,031 students compared with 328.
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 Beaver Dam High better than Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (49.0 vs 39.9 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 Beaver Dam High and Jefferson Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Beaver Dam and Beaver Dam in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Dam High: 1,031. Jefferson Elementary: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Dam High and Jefferson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Beaver Dam High is 280th of 446 and Jefferson Elementary is 665th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).