East High School vs George Washington Carver Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East High School
Waterloo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students
George Washington Carver Academy
Waterloo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students
| Measure | East High School Waterloo, Iowa | George Washington Carver Academy Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 319 | #237 of 239 |
| National rank | #8588 of 16,910 | #10894 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,016 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 34.8).
- •East High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •East High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 90.5%).
- •George Washington Carver Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.7).
- •East High School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 455.
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 East High School better than George Washington Carver Academy?
On the Success Index (US), East High School ranks higher (49.2 vs 34.8 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 East High School and George Washington Carver Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High School: 1,016. George Washington Carver Academy: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High School and George Washington Carver Academy rank in Iowa?
East High School is 307th of 319 and George Washington Carver Academy is 237th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).