Garfield Middle School vs Liberty Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 166 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
Liberty Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
| Measure | Garfield Middle School Lakewood, Ohio | Liberty Middle School Newark, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 646 | #410 of 646 |
| National rank | #3949 of 15,369 | #4238 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 457 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 63% |
| city | Lakewood | Newark |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 65.7).
- •Garfield Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Garfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.8).
- •Garfield Middle School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 456.
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 Liberty Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Middle School ranks higher (67.2 vs 65.7 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 Liberty Middle School?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Newark in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Middle School: 457. Liberty Middle School: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Middle School and Liberty Middle School rank in Ohio?
Garfield Middle School is 393rd of 646 and Liberty Middle School is 410th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).