George Washington Carver Elementary School vs Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Highland Park · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
217 students
Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
185 students
| Measure | George Washington Carver Elementary School Highland Park, Michigan | Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1537 of 1,581 | #1414 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49789 of 50,301 | #47245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 217 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Highland Park | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.8 vs 8.6).
- •Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.5).
- •George Washington Carver Elementary School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 185.
- •George Washington Carver Elementary School is a charter school while Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Elementary School better than Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School?
On the Success Index (US), Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School ranks higher (15.8 vs 8.6 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 Elementary School and Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Carver Elementary School: 217. Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Carver Elementary School and Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is 1537th of 1,581 and Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School is 1414th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).