James A Garfield Middle School vs Katherine Thomas Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James A Garfield Middle School
Garrettsville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
168 students
Katherine Thomas Elementary School
Windham · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
196 students
| Measure | James A Garfield Middle School Garrettsville, Ohio | Katherine Thomas Elementary School Windham, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 646 | #1002 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #2162 of 15,369 | #17283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 168 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 168 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 64.5% |
| city | Garrettsville | Windham |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A Garfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 61.3).
- •James A Garfield Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 64.5%).
- •James A Garfield Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 54.5%).
- •James A Garfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.8).
- •Katherine Thomas Elementary School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 168.
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 Middle School better than Katherine Thomas Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James A Garfield Middle School ranks higher (76.1 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 Middle School and Katherine Thomas Elementary School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Garrettsville and Windham in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A Garfield Middle School: 168. Katherine Thomas Elementary School: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A Garfield Middle School and Katherine Thomas Elementary School rank in Ohio?
James A Garfield Middle School is 225th of 646 and Katherine Thomas Elementary School is 1002nd of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).