Garfield Elem School vs Proviso East High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elem School
Maywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
Proviso East High School
Maywood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,663 students
| Measure | Garfield Elem School Maywood, Illinois | Proviso East High School Maywood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1656 of 2,303 | #550 of 691 |
| National rank | #41822 of 50,301 | #15375 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 411 | 1,663 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 1,663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 4% |
| city | Maywood | Maywood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 19.3).
- •Garfield Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 4%).
- •Garfield Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •Proviso East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 60.6%).
- •Garfield Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.7).
- •Proviso East High School is the larger school with 1,663 students compared with 411.
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 Elem School better than Proviso East High School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elem School ranks higher (24.8 vs 19.3 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 Elem School and Proviso East High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Maywood and Maywood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elem School: 411. Proviso East High School: 1,663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elem School and Proviso East High School rank in Illinois?
Garfield Elem School is 1656th of 2,303 and Proviso East High School is 550th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).