Clarinda High School vs Garfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarinda High School
Clarinda · Public high · Grades 7–12
511 students
Garfield Elementary School
Clarinda · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
573 students
| Measure | Clarinda High School Clarinda, Iowa | Garfield Elementary School Clarinda, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #191 of 319 | #478 of 654 |
| National rank | #2778 of 16,910 | #13897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 511 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Clarinda | Clarinda |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarinda High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 66.3).
- •Clarinda High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Clarinda High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 47.6%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.2).
- •Garfield Elementary School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 511.
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 Clarinda High School better than Garfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clarinda High School ranks higher (72.1 vs 66.3 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 Clarinda High School and Garfield Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Clarinda and Clarinda in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarinda High School: 511. Garfield Elementary School: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarinda High School and Garfield Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Clarinda High School is 191st of 319 and Garfield Elementary School is 478th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).