Brainerd Senior High vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brainerd Senior High
Brainerd · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,805 students
Garfield Elementary
Brainerd · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
250 students
| Measure | Brainerd Senior High Brainerd, Minnesota | Garfield Elementary Brainerd, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 433 | #473 of 923 |
| National rank | #5386 of 16,910 | #12875 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,805 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 1,805 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 72% |
| city | Brainerd | Brainerd |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 61.6).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 46%).
- •Brainerd Senior High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Brainerd Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 52.4%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 20.1).
- •Brainerd Senior High is the larger school with 1,805 students compared with 250.
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 Brainerd Senior High better than Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 61.6 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 Brainerd Senior High and Garfield Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Brainerd and Brainerd in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brainerd Senior High: 1,805. Garfield Elementary: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brainerd Senior High and Garfield Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Brainerd Senior High is 176th of 433 and Garfield Elementary is 473rd of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).