DeKalb High School vs Garrett Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeKalb High School
Waterloo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,007 students
Garrett Middle School
Garrett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
387 students
| Measure | DeKalb High School Waterloo, Indiana | Garrett Middle School Garrett, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #198 of 387 | #188 of 335 |
| National rank | #7869 of 16,910 | #7745 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,007 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 43% |
| city | Waterloo | Garrett |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeKalb High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 49.5).
- •Garrett Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •DeKalb High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •DeKalb High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 57.9%).
- •Garrett Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.7).
- •DeKalb High School is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 387.
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 DeKalb High School better than Garrett Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), DeKalb High School ranks higher (51.9 vs 49.5 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 DeKalb High School and Garrett Middle School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Garrett in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeKalb High School: 1,007. Garrett Middle School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeKalb High School and Garrett Middle School rank in Indiana?
DeKalb High School is 198th of 387 and Garrett Middle School is 188th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).