James A. Garfield Elementary School vs Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.7 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
Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
230 students
| Measure | James A. Garfield Elementary School Marion, Ohio | Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School Marion, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1366 of 1,713 | #1118 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #33294 of 50,301 | #21349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 343 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 38.0).
- •Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.2).
- •James A. Garfield Elementary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 230.
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 Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School ranks higher (55.5 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 Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A. Garfield Elementary School: 343. Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A. Garfield Elementary School and Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School rank in Ohio?
James A. Garfield Elementary School is 1366th of 1,713 and Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School is 1118th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).