Barber Elementary School vs George Washington Carver Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barber Elementary School
Highland Park · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
362 students
George Washington Carver Middle School
Highland Park · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
155 students
| Measure | Barber Elementary School Highland Park, Michigan | George Washington Carver Middle School Highland Park, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1581 of 1,581 | #465 of 485 |
| National rank | #50238 of 50,301 | #14873 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 362 | 155 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 155 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 120.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 7.5% |
| city | Highland Park | Highland Park |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Carver Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.3 vs 3.7).
- •George Washington Carver Middle School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 3%).
- •George Washington Carver Middle School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •Barber Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.8% vs 99.4%).
- •George Washington Carver Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 120.7).
- •Barber Elementary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 155.
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 Barber Elementary School better than George Washington Carver Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Carver Middle School ranks higher (12.3 vs 3.7 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 Barber Elementary School and George Washington Carver Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Highland Park in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barber Elementary School: 362. George Washington Carver Middle School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barber Elementary School and George Washington Carver Middle School rank in Michigan?
Barber Elementary School is 1581st of 1,581 and George Washington Carver Middle School is 465th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).