Garrett Middle School vs J E Ober Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 70 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garrett Middle School
Garrett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
387 students
J E Ober Elementary School
Garrett · Public elementary · Grades K–5
704 students
| Measure | Garrett Middle School Garrett, Indiana | J E Ober Elementary School Garrett, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 335 | #763 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #7745 of 15,369 | #30815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 387 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 45% |
| city | Garrett | Garrett |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garrett Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 41.7).
- •J E Ober Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Garrett Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Garrett Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 59.5%).
- •J E Ober Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.3).
- •J E Ober Elementary School is the larger school with 704 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 Garrett Middle School better than J E Ober Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Garrett Middle School ranks higher (49.5 vs 41.7 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 Middle School and J E Ober Elementary School?
About 70 m in a straight line, between Garrett and Garrett in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garrett Middle School: 387. J E Ober Elementary School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garrett Middle School and J E Ober Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Garrett Middle School is 188th of 335 and J E Ober Elementary School is 763rd of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).