Garfield High School vs Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 965 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield High School
Garfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,258 students
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart
Garfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
102 students
| Measure | Garfield High School Garfield, New Jersey | Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart Garfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #266 of 357 | – |
| National rank | #12319 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 1,258 | 102 |
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 102 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 20% | – |
| city | Garfield | Garfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 66.7%).
- •Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.2).
- •Garfield High School is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 102.
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 High School better than Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garfield High School and Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart?
About 965 m in a straight line, between Garfield and Garfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield High School: 1,258. Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart: 102. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield High School and Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart rank in New Jersey?
Garfield High School is 266th of 357 and Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart is unranked among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).