Garfield Middle School vs Northwest School of the Arts
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
Northwest School of the Arts
Cleveland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
279 students
| Measure | Garfield Middle School Lakewood, Ohio | Northwest School of the Arts Cleveland, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 646 | #1285 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #3949 of 15,369 | #28561 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 457 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Lakewood | Cleveland |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 45.1).
- •Garfield Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Garfield Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Garfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.9).
- •Garfield Middle School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 279.
- •Garfield Middle School is a public school while Northwest School of the Arts 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 Northwest School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Middle School ranks higher (67.2 vs 45.1 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 Northwest School of the Arts?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Cleveland in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Middle School: 457. Northwest School of the Arts: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Middle School and Northwest School of the Arts rank in Ohio?
Garfield Middle School is 393rd of 646 and Northwest School of the Arts is 1285th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).