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Garrett High School vs James R Watson Elementary School

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureGarrett High School
Garrett, Indiana
James R Watson Elementary School
Auburn, Indiana
Success Index (US)
54
Top 50%
60
Top 50%
State rank#174 of 387#378 of 1,053
National rank#7230 of 16,910#18187 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeHighElementary
Year rangeGrades 9โ€“12Grades PKโ€“5
Students553590
Enrollment553590
Free/reduced-price lunch40.1%40.2%
Students per teacher12.919.7
Reading proficiency62%56%
Math proficiency27%60%
cityGarrettAuburn
stateIndianaIndiana
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The verdict

  • โ€ขJames R Watson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 54.3).
  • โ€ขJames R Watson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 27%).
  • โ€ขGarrett High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
  • โ€ขGarrett High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 40.2%).
  • โ€ขGarrett High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 19.7).
  • โ€ขJames R Watson Elementary School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 553.

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 Garrett High School better than James R Watson Elementary School?

On the Success Index (US), James R Watson Elementary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 54.3 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 Garrett High School and James R Watson Elementary School?

About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Garrett and Auburn in Indiana.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Garrett High School: 553. James R Watson Elementary School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Garrett High School and James R Watson Elementary School rank in Indiana?

Garrett High School is 174th of 387 and James R Watson Elementary School is 378th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).