George Washington Carver High School vs Tuggle Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Carver High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
570 students
Tuggle Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
| Measure | George Washington Carver High School Birmingham, Alabama | Tuggle Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #268 of 304 | #655 of 699 |
| National rank | #15702 of 16,910 | #47036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 570 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Carver High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 16.2).
- •Tuggle Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Tuggle Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Tuggle Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 81.6%).
- •George Washington Carver High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 23.5).
- •George Washington Carver High School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 423.
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 George Washington Carver High School better than Tuggle Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Carver High School ranks higher (17.4 vs 16.2 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 George Washington Carver High School and Tuggle Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Carver High School: 570. Tuggle Elementary School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Carver High School and Tuggle Elementary School rank in Alabama?
George Washington Carver High School is 268th of 304 and Tuggle Elementary School is 655th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).