Jefferson High vs West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 390 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson High
Jefferson · Public high · Grades 9–12
603 students
West Elementary
Jefferson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
233 students
| Measure | Jefferson High Jefferson, Wisconsin | West Elementary Jefferson, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 446 | #643 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #11691 of 16,910 | #24956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 603 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Jefferson | Jefferson |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 37.1).
- •West Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •West Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Jefferson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 62.2%).
- •West Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.0).
- •Jefferson High is the larger school with 603 students compared with 233.
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 Jefferson High better than West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Elementary ranks higher (50.4 vs 37.1 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 Jefferson High and West Elementary?
About 390 m in a straight line, between Jefferson and Jefferson in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson High: 603. West Elementary: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson High and West Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Jefferson High is 310th of 446 and West Elementary is 643rd of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).