Garfield Elementary School vs McGuffey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary School
Heath · Public elementary · Grades K–2
331 students
McGuffey Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
415 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary School Heath, Ohio | McGuffey Elementary School Newark, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1122 of 1,713 | #765 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #21439 of 50,301 | #11554 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 331 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Heath | Newark |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGuffey Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 55.3).
- •McGuffey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.8).
- •McGuffey Elementary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 331.
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 Elementary School better than McGuffey Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McGuffey Elementary School ranks higher (69.7 vs 55.3 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 Elementary School and McGuffey Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Heath and Newark in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary School: 331. McGuffey Elementary School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary School and McGuffey Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Garfield Elementary School is 1122nd of 1,713 and McGuffey Elementary School is 765th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).