Garfield Heights Middle School vs William Foster Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.2 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
William Foster Elementary School
Garfield Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
398 students
| Measure | Garfield Heights Middle School Garfield Heights, Ohio | William Foster Elementary School Garfield Heights, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #608 of 646 | #1278 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #11744 of 15,369 | #28358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 541 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 45% |
| city | Garfield Heights | Garfield Heights |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Foster Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 30.9).
- •William Foster Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 20%).
- •William Foster Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Garfield Heights Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.9).
- •Garfield Heights Middle School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 398.
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 William Foster Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), William Foster Elementary School ranks higher (45.4 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 William Foster Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Garfield Heights and Garfield Heights in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Heights Middle School: 541. William Foster Elementary School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Heights Middle School and William Foster Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Garfield Heights Middle School is 608th of 646 and William Foster Elementary School is 1278th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).