Carver 9th Grade Academy vs Girard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver 9th Grade Academy
Dothan · Public other · Grades 9–9
583 students
Girard Elementary School
Dothan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
| Measure | Carver 9th Grade Academy Dothan, Alabama | Girard Elementary School Dothan, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #685 of 699 |
| National rank | – | #48253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–9 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 583 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.2% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Dothan | Dothan |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carver 9th Grade Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.2% vs 89.5%).
- •Girard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.1).
- •Carver 9th Grade Academy is the larger school with 583 students compared with 380.
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 Carver 9th Grade Academy better than Girard Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carver 9th Grade Academy and Girard Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Dothan and Dothan in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver 9th Grade Academy: 583. Girard Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver 9th Grade Academy and Girard Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Carver 9th Grade Academy is unranked and Girard Elementary School is 685th of 699 among other schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).