Carter Elementary School vs Waddell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 113 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
Waddell Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
| Measure | Carter Elementary School Macon, Georgia | Waddell Elementary School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 1,308 | #1141 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #17407 of 50,301 | #45563 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 520 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 25% |
| city | Macon | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 18.9).
- •Carter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 25%).
- •Carter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Carter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 100%).
- •Carter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.8).
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 Waddell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carter Elementary School ranks higher (61.1 vs 18.9 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 Waddell Elementary School?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Macon and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter Elementary School: 520. Waddell Elementary School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Elementary School and Waddell Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Carter Elementary School is 309th of 1,308 and Waddell Elementary School is 1141st of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).