Horace Mann Middle vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Middle
Wausau · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Middle Wausau, Wisconsin | Thomas Jefferson Elementary Wausau, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 359 | #461 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #6782 of 15,369 | #19019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 635 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Wausau | Wausau |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 54.0).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Horace Mann Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 61%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.5).
- •Horace Mann Middle is the larger school with 635 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 Horace Mann Middle better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (58.8 vs 54.0 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 Horace Mann Middle and Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wausau and Wausau in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Middle: 635. Thomas Jefferson Elementary: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Middle and Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Horace Mann Middle is 181st of 359 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 461st of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).