Barack Obama School vs Garfield Heights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama School
Maple Heights · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
445 students
Garfield Heights Middle School
Garfield Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
| Measure | Barack Obama School Maple Heights, Ohio | Garfield Heights Middle School Garfield Heights, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1409 of 1,713 | #608 of 646 |
| National rank | #35950 of 50,301 | #11744 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 445 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 20% |
| city | Maple Heights | Garfield Heights |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barack Obama School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 30.9).
- •Barack Obama School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 20%).
- •Barack Obama School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Garfield Heights Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.9).
- •Garfield Heights Middle School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 445.
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 Barack Obama School better than Garfield Heights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Barack Obama School ranks higher (33.9 vs 30.9 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 Barack Obama School and Garfield Heights Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Maple Heights and Garfield Heights in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama School: 445. Garfield Heights Middle School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama School and Garfield Heights Middle School rank in Ohio?
Barack Obama School is 1409th of 1,713 and Garfield Heights Middle School is 608th of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).