Durling Middle School vs Garfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durling Middle School
Lorain · Public middle · Grades 5–8
448 students
Garfield Elementary School
Lorain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
| Measure | Durling Middle School Lorain, Ohio | Garfield Elementary School Lorain, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #509 of 646 | #1256 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #5946 of 15,369 | #27213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 448 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Lorain | Lorain |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durling Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 46.9).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Durling Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.9).
- •Durling Middle School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 259.
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 Durling Middle School better than Garfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Durling Middle School ranks higher (57.8 vs 46.9 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 Durling Middle School and Garfield Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lorain and Lorain in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durling Middle School: 448. Garfield Elementary School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durling Middle School and Garfield Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Durling Middle School is 509th of 646 and Garfield Elementary School is 1256th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).