George Washington Carver Middle School vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Middle School
Highland Park · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
155 students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
451 students
| Measure | George Washington Carver Middle School Highland Park, Michigan | Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #465 of 485 | #1385 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14873 of 15,369 | #46629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 155 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 155 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 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 12.3).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 7.5%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 99.4%).
- •George Washington Carver Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.7).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 155.
- •George Washington Carver Middle 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 Middle School better than Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks higher (17.0 vs 12.3 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 Middle 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 Middle School: 155. Thurgood Marshall Elementary School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Carver Middle School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School rank in Michigan?
George Washington Carver Middle School is 465th of 485 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 1385th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).