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J E Ober Elementary School vs McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureJ E Ober Elementary School
Garrett, Indiana
McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch
Auburn, Indiana
Success Index (US)
42
Lower 50%
48
Lower 50%
State rank#763 of 1,053#637 of 1,053
National rank#30815 of 50,301#26373 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“5Grades PKโ€“5
Students704620
Enrollment704620
Free/reduced-price lunch59.5%57.1%
Students per teacher14.118.8
Reading proficiency33%46%
Math proficiency45%56%
cityGarrettAuburn
stateIndianaIndiana
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The verdict

  • โ€ขMcKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 41.7).
  • โ€ขMcKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch does better on math proficiency (56% vs 45%).
  • โ€ขMcKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 33%).
  • โ€ขMcKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 59.5%).
  • โ€ขJ E Ober Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.8).
  • โ€ขJ E Ober Elementary School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 620.

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 J E Ober Elementary School better than McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch?

On the Success Index (US), McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch ranks higher (48.2 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 J E Ober Elementary School and McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch?

About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Garrett and Auburn in Indiana.

Which has the better Enrollment?

J E Ober Elementary School: 704. McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do J E Ober Elementary School and McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch rank in Indiana?

J E Ober Elementary School is 763rd of 1,053 and McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch is 637th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).