East High vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East High
Wausau · Public high · Grades 9–12
893 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
| Measure | East High Wausau, Wisconsin | Thomas Jefferson Elementary Wausau, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 446 | #461 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #10249 of 16,910 | #19019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 893 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 893 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 57% |
| city | Wausau | Wausau |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 42.8).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •East High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 61%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.2).
- •East High is the larger school with 893 students compared with 372.
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 East High better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (58.8 vs 42.8 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 East High and Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Wausau and Wausau in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High: 893. Thomas Jefferson Elementary: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High and Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
East High is 239th of 446 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 461st of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).