Garfield Middle School vs Lakewood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.1 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
Lakewood High School
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,372 students
| Measure | Garfield Middle School Lakewood, Ohio | Lakewood High School Lakewood, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 646 | #347 of 802 |
| National rank | #3949 of 15,369 | #5197 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 457 | 1,372 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 1,372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 45% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 62.3).
- •Garfield Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Lakewood High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Lakewood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 56.9%).
- •Garfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.2).
- •Lakewood High School is the larger school with 1,372 students compared with 457.
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 Lakewood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Middle School ranks higher (67.2 vs 62.3 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 Lakewood High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Middle School: 457. Lakewood High School: 1,372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Middle School and Lakewood High School rank in Ohio?
Garfield Middle School is 393rd of 646 and Lakewood High School is 347th of 802 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).