James A Garfield High School vs Katherine Thomas Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James A Garfield High School
Garrettsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
362 students
Katherine Thomas Elementary School
Windham · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
196 students
| Measure | James A Garfield High School Garrettsville, Ohio | Katherine Thomas Elementary School Windham, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 802 | #1002 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #4808 of 16,910 | #17283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 362 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 64.5% |
| city | Garrettsville | Windham |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A Garfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 61.3).
- •Katherine Thomas Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 62%).
- •James A Garfield High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 54.5%).
- •Katherine Thomas Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.1).
- •James A Garfield High School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 196.
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 High School better than Katherine Thomas Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James A Garfield High School ranks higher (63.9 vs 61.3 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 James A Garfield High School and Katherine Thomas Elementary School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Garrettsville and Windham in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A Garfield High School: 362. Katherine Thomas Elementary School: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A Garfield High School and Katherine Thomas Elementary School rank in Ohio?
James A Garfield High School is 318th of 802 and Katherine Thomas Elementary School is 1002nd of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).