James A. Garfield Elementary School vs Pleasant Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James A. Garfield Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
Pleasant Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 5–8
438 students
| Measure | James A. Garfield Elementary School Marion, Ohio | Pleasant Middle School Marion, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1366 of 1,713 | #396 of 646 |
| National rank | #33294 of 50,301 | #3959 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 343 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 31.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 72% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 38.0).
- •Pleasant Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Pleasant Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •James A. Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 31.3).
- •Pleasant Middle School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 343.
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 James A. Garfield Elementary School better than Pleasant Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Middle School ranks higher (67.2 vs 38.0 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 James A. Garfield Elementary School and Pleasant Middle School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A. Garfield Elementary School: 343. Pleasant Middle School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A. Garfield Elementary School and Pleasant Middle School rank in Ohio?
James A. Garfield Elementary School is 1366th of 1,713 and Pleasant Middle School is 396th of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).