Garfield Elementary School vs Timberline High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
278 students
Timberline High School
Boise · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,307 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary School Boise, Idaho | Timberline High School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #328 of 352 | #11 of 134 |
| National rank | #41203 of 50,301 | #3142 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 278 | 1,307 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 1,307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 53% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Timberline High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 25.8).
- •Timberline High School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 26%).
- •Timberline High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 39%).
- •Timberline High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 96.8%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.7).
- •Timberline High School is the larger school with 1,307 students compared with 278.
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 School better than Timberline High School?
On the Success Index (US), Timberline High School ranks higher (70.7 vs 25.8 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 Garfield Elementary School and Timberline High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary School: 278. Timberline High School: 1,307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary School and Timberline High School rank in Idaho?
Garfield Elementary School is 328th of 352 and Timberline High School is 11th of 134 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).