George W. Carver Elementary School vs Henry S. West Laboratory School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George W. Carver Elementary School
Coral Gables · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Coral Gables · Public elementary · Grades K–8
373 students
| Measure | George W. Carver Elementary School Coral Gables, Florida | Henry S. West Laboratory School Coral Gables, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #343 of 2,187 | #14 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5246 of 50,301 | #411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 563 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 95% |
| city | Coral Gables | Coral Gables |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 79.5).
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 82%).
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 67%).
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 16.5%).
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.1).
- •George W. Carver Elementary School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 373.
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 W. Carver Elementary School better than Henry S. West Laboratory School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry S. West Laboratory School ranks higher (92.0 vs 79.5 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 W. Carver Elementary School and Henry S. West Laboratory School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Coral Gables and Coral Gables in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George W. Carver Elementary School: 563. Henry S. West Laboratory School: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George W. Carver Elementary School and Henry S. West Laboratory School rank in Florida?
George W. Carver Elementary School is 343rd of 2,187 and Henry S. West Laboratory School is 14th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).