Niche appears to compare across the country, and greatschools looks to compare with the state. It’s likely that a school that greatschools gives a terrible grade might be top tier elsewhere.
As another said, it’s also impacted by ESL kids (English as a Second Language).









I have a few.
Blunt umbrella - all the parts are replaceable, big win.
3d printer - I am confident I could replace any part that dies. It’s not the newest or the best, but it’s mine.
Also our humidifier is, in theory super fixable, a venta air, but it’s been rock solid and hasn’t needed work yet.