Garfield ES vs Ponca City HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield ES
Ponca City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
220 students
Ponca City HS
Ponca City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,498 students
| Measure | Garfield ES Ponca City, Oklahoma | Ponca City HS Ponca City, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #799 of 899 | #245 of 409 |
| National rank | #47909 of 50,301 | #14641 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 220 | 1,498 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 1,498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Ponca City | Ponca City |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponca City HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 14.4).
- •Ponca City HS does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Ponca City HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 96.4%).
- •Garfield ES does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.7).
- •Ponca City HS is the larger school with 1,498 students compared with 220.
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 ES better than Ponca City HS?
On the Success Index (US), Ponca City HS ranks higher (23.7 vs 14.4 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 ES and Ponca City HS?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ponca City and Ponca City in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield ES: 220. Ponca City HS: 1,498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield ES and Ponca City HS rank in Oklahoma?
Garfield ES is 799th of 899 and Ponca City HS is 245th of 409 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).