Garden City Middle School vs George Washington School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City Middle School
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,034 students
George Washington School
West Hempstead · Public middle · Grades 4–6
340 students
| Measure | Garden City Middle School Garden City, New York | George Washington School West Hempstead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 785 | #413 of 785 |
| National rank | #164 of 15,369 | #7766 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 1,034 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.5% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 39% |
| city | Garden City | West Hempstead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 49.4).
- •Garden City Middle School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 39%).
- •Garden City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 37%).
- •Garden City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.5% vs 33.2%).
- •Garden City Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.2).
- •Garden City Middle School is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 340.
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 Garden City Middle School better than George Washington School?
On the Success Index (US), Garden City Middle School ranks higher (92.0 vs 49.4 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 Garden City Middle School and George Washington School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Garden City and West Hempstead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City Middle School: 1,034. George Washington School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City Middle School and George Washington School rank in New York?
Garden City Middle School is 24th of 785 and George Washington School is 413th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).