Garfield Middle School vs Richard Allen Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Middle School
Hamilton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
814 students
Richard Allen Academy
Hamilton · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
124 students
| Measure | Garfield Middle School Hamilton, Ohio | Richard Allen Academy Hamilton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #507 of 646 | #1556 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #5926 of 15,369 | #43673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 814 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 814 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| city | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 21.9).
- •Garfield Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Garfield Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Richard Allen Academy does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.1).
- •Garfield Middle School is the larger school with 814 students compared with 124.
- •Garfield Middle School is a public school while Richard Allen Academy 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 Middle School better than Richard Allen Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Middle School ranks higher (57.9 vs 21.9 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 Middle School and Richard Allen Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Middle School: 814. Richard Allen Academy: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Middle School and Richard Allen Academy rank in Ohio?
Garfield Middle School is 507th of 646 and Richard Allen Academy is 1556th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).