Garfield High School vs Washington Irving School #4
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 736 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
Washington Irving School #4
Garfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
| Measure | Garfield High School Garfield, New Jersey | Washington Irving School #4 Garfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #266 of 357 | #698 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #12319 of 16,910 | #11045 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,258 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 67% |
| city | Garfield | Garfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Irving School #4 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 34.4).
- •Washington Irving School #4 does better on math proficiency (67% vs 20%).
- •Washington Irving School #4 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Washington Irving School #4 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 60.6%).
- •Garfield High School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.8).
- •Garfield High School is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 441.
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 Washington Irving School #4?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Irving School #4 ranks higher (70.4 vs 34.4 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 High School and Washington Irving School #4?
About 736 m in a straight line, between Garfield and Garfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield High School: 1,258. Washington Irving School #4: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield High School and Washington Irving School #4 rank in New Jersey?
Garfield High School is 266th of 357 and Washington Irving School #4 is 698th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).