George Washington Carver Academy vs Highland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Carver Academy
Waterloo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students
Highland Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
| Measure | George Washington Carver Academy Waterloo, Iowa | Highland Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 239 | #588 of 654 |
| National rank | #10894 of 15,369 | #22845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 455 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 59% |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 34.8).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 41%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 36%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.5% vs 90.5%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
- •George Washington Carver Academy is the larger school with 455 students compared with 448.
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 Washington Carver Academy better than Highland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary School ranks higher (53.3 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 George Washington Carver Academy and Highland Elementary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Carver Academy: 455. Highland Elementary School: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Carver Academy and Highland Elementary School rank in Iowa?
George Washington Carver Academy is 237th of 239 and Highland Elementary School is 588th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).