Bailey Gatzert Elementary School vs Garfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Garfield High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,507 students
| Measure | Bailey Gatzert Elementary School Seattle, Washington | Garfield High School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1067 of 1,154 | #50 of 333 |
| National rank | #39440 of 50,301 | #3230 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 402 | 1,507 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 1,507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 69% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 28.6).
- •Garfield High School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 32%).
- •Garfield High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 22%).
- •Garfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 79.6%).
- •Bailey Gatzert Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 21.5).
- •Garfield High School is the larger school with 1,507 students compared with 402.
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 Bailey Gatzert Elementary School better than Garfield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield High School ranks higher (70.3 vs 28.6 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 Bailey Gatzert Elementary School and Garfield High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School: 402. Garfield High School: 1,507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailey Gatzert Elementary School and Garfield High School rank in Washington?
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School is 1067th of 1,154 and Garfield High School is 50th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).