Garrison Middle School vs Oakland Bay Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 388 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garrison Middle School
Walla Walla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
546 students
Oakland Bay Junior High School
Shelton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
544 students
| Measure | Garrison Middle School Walla Walla, Washington | Oakland Bay Junior High School Shelton, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 363 | #311 of 363 |
| National rank | #8402 of 15,369 | #11381 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 546 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| city | Walla Walla | Shelton |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garrison Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 32.6).
- •Garrison Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Garrison Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 38%).
- •Oakland Bay Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 66.8%).
- •Oakland Bay Junior High School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.6).
- •Garrison Middle School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 544.
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 Garrison Middle School better than Oakland Bay Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Garrison Middle School ranks higher (46.5 vs 32.6 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 Garrison Middle School and Oakland Bay Junior High School?
About 388 km in a straight line, between Walla Walla and Shelton in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garrison Middle School: 546. Oakland Bay Junior High School: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garrison Middle School and Oakland Bay Junior High School rank in Washington?
Garrison Middle School is 230th of 363 and Oakland Bay Junior High School is 311th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).