George Washington Carver Elementary School vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 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
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
451 students
| Measure | George Washington Carver Elementary School Highland Park, Michigan | Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1537 of 1,581 | #1385 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49789 of 50,301 | #46629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 217 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 13% |
| city | Highland Park | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 8.6).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 2.5%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 99.5%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.5).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 217.
- •George Washington Carver Elementary School is a charter school while Thurgood Marshall Elementary 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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks higher (17.0 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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Carver Elementary School: 217. Thurgood Marshall Elementary School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Carver Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School rank in Michigan?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is 1537th of 1,581 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 1385th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).