Garfield School vs Parsons Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield School
Parsons · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
176 students
Parsons Middle School
Parsons · Public middle · Grades 6–8
273 students
| Measure | Garfield School Parsons, Kansas | Parsons Middle School Parsons, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #437 of 686 | #127 of 205 |
| National rank | #32043 of 50,301 | #11599 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 176 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 28% |
| city | Parsons | Parsons |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 31.6).
- •Garfield School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Garfield School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Parsons Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 73.9%).
- •Garfield School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.4).
- •Parsons Middle School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 176.
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 Garfield School better than Parsons Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield School ranks higher (39.8 vs 31.6 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 Garfield School and Parsons Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Parsons and Parsons in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield School: 176. Parsons Middle School: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield School and Parsons Middle School rank in Kansas?
Garfield School is 437th of 686 and Parsons Middle School is 127th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).