Fairfield Preparatory Academy vs Garfield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Preparatory Academy
Fairfield Township · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
173 students
Garfield Middle School
Hamilton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
814 students
| Measure | Fairfield Preparatory Academy Fairfield Township, Ohio | Garfield Middle School Hamilton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1176 of 1,713 | #507 of 646 |
| National rank | #23314 of 50,301 | #5926 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 173 | 814 |
| Enrollment | 173 | 814 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Fairfield Township | Hamilton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 52.6).
- •Fairfield Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.1).
- •Garfield Middle School is the larger school with 814 students compared with 173.
- •Fairfield Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Garfield Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fairfield Preparatory Academy better than Garfield Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Middle School ranks higher (57.9 vs 52.6 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 Fairfield Preparatory Academy and Garfield Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fairfield Township and Hamilton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Preparatory Academy: 173. Garfield Middle School: 814. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Preparatory Academy and Garfield Middle School rank in Ohio?
Fairfield Preparatory Academy is 1176th of 1,713 and Garfield Middle School is 507th of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).