Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School vs Southwest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
658 students
Southwest Elementary School
Savannah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
769 students
| Measure | Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School Richmond Hill, Georgia | Southwest Elementary School Savannah, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 1,308 | #1098 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #16159 of 50,301 | #44626 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 658 | 769 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 769 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 26% |
| city | Richmond Hill | Savannah |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 20.4).
- •Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 22%).
- •Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 78.4%).
- •Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.7).
- •Southwest Elementary School is the larger school with 769 students compared with 658.
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 Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School better than Southwest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks higher (62.9 vs 20.4 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 Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Richmond Hill and Savannah in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School: 658. Southwest Elementary School: 769. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School is 288th of 1,308 and Southwest Elementary School is 1098th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).