Carter Elementary School vs Howard Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter Elementary School
Macon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
Howard Middle School
Macon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
| Measure | Carter Elementary School Macon, Georgia | Howard Middle School Macon, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 1,308 | #288 of 482 |
| National rank | #17407 of 50,301 | #11419 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 520 | 973 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 973 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 28% |
| city | Macon | Macon |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 32.4).
- •Carter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 28%).
- •Carter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Carter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 60.6%).
- •Howard Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.9).
- •Howard Middle School is the larger school with 973 students compared with 520.
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 Carter Elementary School better than Howard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carter Elementary School ranks higher (61.1 vs 32.4 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 Carter Elementary School and Howard Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Macon and Macon in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter Elementary School: 520. Howard Middle School: 973. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Elementary School and Howard Middle School rank in Georgia?
Carter Elementary School is 309th of 1,308 and Howard Middle School is 288th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).