Garfield Elementary vs Menlo-Atherton High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
Menlo Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
Menlo-Atherton High
Atherton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,158 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Menlo Park, California | Menlo-Atherton High Atherton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4840 of 5,693 | #139 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #47063 of 50,301 | #3819 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 280 | 2,158 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 2,158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 55% |
| city | Menlo Park | Atherton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Menlo-Atherton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 16.1).
- •Menlo-Atherton High does better on math proficiency (55% vs 24%).
- •Menlo-Atherton High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 34%).
- •Menlo-Atherton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 94.6%).
- •Menlo-Atherton High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.5).
- •Menlo-Atherton High is the larger school with 2,158 students compared with 280.
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 Garfield Elementary better than Menlo-Atherton High?
On the Success Index (US), Menlo-Atherton High ranks higher (68.0 vs 16.1 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 Garfield Elementary and Menlo-Atherton High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Menlo Park and Atherton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 280. Menlo-Atherton High: 2,158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Menlo-Atherton High rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 4840th of 5,693 and Menlo-Atherton High is 139th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).