Garfield Elementary School vs Horizon Science Academy Lorain
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary School
Lorain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Lorain · Charter other · Grades K–12
839 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary School Lorain, Ohio | Horizon Science Academy Lorain Lorain, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1256 of 1,713 | – |
| National rank | #27213 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 259 | 839 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 839 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Lorain | Lorain |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Science Academy Lorain does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.1).
- •Horizon Science Academy Lorain is the larger school with 839 students compared with 259.
- •Garfield Elementary School is a public school while Horizon Science Academy Lorain is a charter 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 Garfield Elementary School better than Horizon Science Academy Lorain?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garfield Elementary School and Horizon Science Academy Lorain?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Lorain and Lorain in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary School: 259. Horizon Science Academy Lorain: 839. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary School and Horizon Science Academy Lorain rank in Ohio?
Garfield Elementary School is 1256th of 1,713 and Horizon Science Academy Lorain is unranked among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).