Garfield Elementary School vs Kearny High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 595 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary School
Kearny · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
428 students
Kearny High School
Kearny · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,825 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary School Kearny, New Jersey | Kearny High School Kearny, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1107 of 1,479 | #308 of 357 |
| National rank | #27827 of 50,301 | #14419 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 428 | 1,825 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 1,825 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 11% |
| city | Kearny | Kearny |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 24.8).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 11%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •Kearny High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 75.5%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.9).
- •Kearny High School is the larger school with 1,825 students compared with 428.
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 Elementary School better than Kearny High School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary School ranks higher (46.1 vs 24.8 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 Elementary School and Kearny High School?
About 595 m in a straight line, between Kearny and Kearny in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary School: 428. Kearny High School: 1,825. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary School and Kearny High School rank in New Jersey?
Garfield Elementary School is 1107th of 1,479 and Kearny High School is 308th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).