Garfield Heights Middle School vs Independence Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Heights Middle School
Garfield Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
Independence Primary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
440 students
| Measure | Garfield Heights Middle School Garfield Heights, Ohio | Independence Primary School Independence, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #608 of 646 | #23 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #11744 of 15,369 | #1036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 541 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 13.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 97.5% |
| city | Garfield Heights | Independence |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 30.9).
- •Independence Primary School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 20%).
- •Independence Primary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Garfield Heights Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.7).
- •Garfield Heights Middle School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 440.
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 Heights Middle School better than Independence Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Primary School ranks higher (88.9 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 Garfield Heights Middle School and Independence Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Garfield Heights and Independence in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Heights Middle School: 541. Independence Primary School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Heights Middle School and Independence Primary School rank in Ohio?
Garfield Heights Middle School is 608th of 646 and Independence Primary School is 23rd of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).