Craig High vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Craig High
Janesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,400 students
Jefferson Elementary
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
| Measure | Craig High Janesville, Wisconsin | Jefferson Elementary Janesville, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 446 | #723 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #10386 of 16,910 | #27963 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,400 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 1,400 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 42% |
| city | Janesville | Janesville |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 42.3).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Craig High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 62.5%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.6).
- •Craig High is the larger school with 1,400 students compared with 293.
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 Craig High better than Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (45.9 vs 42.3 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 Craig High and Jefferson Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Janesville and Janesville in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Craig High: 1,400. Jefferson Elementary: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Craig High and Jefferson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Craig High is 246th of 446 and Jefferson Elementary is 723rd of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).