Garfield Middle School vs Harrison 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 Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students
Harrison Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
| Measure | Garfield Middle School Lakewood, Ohio | Harrison Elementary School Lakewood, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 646 | #1173 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #3949 of 15,369 | #23175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 457 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 52.8).
- •Garfield Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Garfield Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Garfield Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 66.7%).
- •Harrison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.2).
- •Garfield Middle School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 255.
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 Harrison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Middle School ranks higher (67.2 vs 52.8 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 Harrison Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Middle School: 457. Harrison Elementary School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Middle School and Harrison Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Garfield Middle School is 393rd of 646 and Harrison Elementary School is 1173rd of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).