Garfield Elementary School vs Linus Pauling Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 307 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary School
Corvallis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
Linus Pauling Middle School
Corvallis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
712 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary School Corvallis, Oregon | Linus Pauling Middle School Corvallis, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 678 | #62 of 208 |
| National rank | #33216 of 50,301 | #7853 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 378 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| city | Corvallis | Corvallis |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linus Pauling Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 38.1).
- •Linus Pauling Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Linus Pauling Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 57.9%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.7).
- •Linus Pauling Middle School is the larger school with 712 students compared with 378.
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 Elementary School better than Linus Pauling Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Linus Pauling Middle School ranks higher (49.0 vs 38.1 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 Elementary School and Linus Pauling Middle School?
About 307 m in a straight line, between Corvallis and Corvallis in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary School: 378. Linus Pauling Middle School: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary School and Linus Pauling Middle School rank in Oregon?
Garfield Elementary School is 375th of 678 and Linus Pauling Middle School is 62nd of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).