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School Comparison

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation A
vs.
Rutherford Early College High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation A
Rutherford Early College High School
  • Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation A reported a higher students per counselor than Rutherford Early College High School (441.7:1 vs. 192:1).
  • Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation A reported a higher chronically absent students than Rutherford Early College High School (187 vs. 51).
  • Rutherford Early College High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation A (190 vs. 67).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation A reported a higher chronically absent students than Rutherford Early College High School (187 vs. 51).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation A reported a higher graduating cohort than Rutherford Early College High School (82 vs. 46).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Rutherford Early College High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation A (190 vs. 67).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation A reported a higher in-school suspensions than Rutherford Early College High School (32 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation A reported a higher students per counselor than Rutherford Early College High School (441.7:1 vs. 192:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation A

2 metrics were reported by Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation A. Comparable data for Rutherford Early College High School is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
19
AP enrollment
154

Reported Only at Rutherford Early College High School

1 metric was reported by Rutherford Early College High School. Comparable data for Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation A is missing or suppressed.

Gifted & talented
88

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation A
$9,605.15
Rutherford Early College High School
$14,515.34
Local revenue share
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation A
23.4%
Rutherford Early College High School
18.6%
State revenue share
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation A
69.5%
Rutherford Early College High School
56.9%
Federal revenue share
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation A
7.2%
Rutherford Early College High School
24.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation A
13.8%
Rutherford Early College High School
41.6%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Rutherford County
$49,771
Rutherford County
$49,771
Poverty rate
Rutherford County
17.6%
Rutherford County
17.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Rutherford County
20.7%
Rutherford County
20.7%
Unemployment rate
Rutherford County
4.4%
Rutherford County
4.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.