Goodwill Excel Center PCS vs School Without Walls HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in District of Columbia, United States, 582 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goodwill Excel Center PCS
Washington · Charter high · Grades 9–12
440 students
School Without Walls HS
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
606 students
| Measure | Goodwill Excel Center PCS Washington, District of Columbia | School Without Walls HS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #28 of 38 | #5 of 38 |
| National rank | #15211 of 16,910 | #952 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 440 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 82% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School Without Walls HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 20.3).
- •School Without Walls HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 24.5%).
- •School Without Walls HS does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 10%).
- •Goodwill Excel Center PCS does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.4).
- •School Without Walls HS is the larger school with 606 students compared with 440.
- •Goodwill Excel Center PCS is a charter school while School Without Walls HS is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Goodwill Excel Center PCS better than School Without Walls HS?
On the Success Index (US), School Without Walls HS ranks higher (82.5 vs 20.3 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 Goodwill Excel Center PCS and School Without Walls HS?
About 582 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goodwill Excel Center PCS: 440. School Without Walls HS: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goodwill Excel Center PCS and School Without Walls HS rank in District of Columbia?
Goodwill Excel Center PCS is 28th of 38 and School Without Walls HS is 5th of 38 among high schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).