Garrett Middle School vs James R Watson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 7.5 km 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
James R Watson Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students
| Measure | Garrett Middle School Garrett, Indiana | James R Watson Elementary School Auburn, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 335 | #378 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #7745 of 15,369 | #18187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 387 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 60% |
| city | Garrett | Auburn |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James R Watson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 49.5).
- •James R Watson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 43%).
- •James R Watson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •James R Watson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 57.9%).
- •Garrett Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.7).
- •James R Watson Elementary School is the larger school with 590 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 James R Watson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James R Watson Elementary School ranks higher (60.0 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 Garrett Middle School and James R Watson Elementary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Garrett and Auburn in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garrett Middle School: 387. James R Watson Elementary School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garrett Middle School and James R Watson Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Garrett Middle School is 188th of 335 and James R Watson Elementary School is 378th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).