A L Brown High vs GW Carver Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 350 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A L Brown High
Kannapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,753 students
GW Carver Elementary
Kannapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
503 students
| Measure | A L Brown High Kannapolis, North Carolina | GW Carver Elementary Kannapolis, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 528 | #1220 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15903 of 16,910 | #46223 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,753 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 23% |
| city | Kannapolis | Kannapolis |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •GW Carver Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.7 vs 16.1).
- •A L Brown High does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •GW Carver Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.8%).
- •GW Carver Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.8).
- •A L Brown High is the larger school with 1,753 students compared with 503.
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 A L Brown High better than GW Carver Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), GW Carver Elementary ranks higher (17.7 vs 16.1 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 A L Brown High and GW Carver Elementary?
About 350 m in a straight line, between Kannapolis and Kannapolis in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A L Brown High: 1,753. GW Carver Elementary: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A L Brown High and GW Carver Elementary rank in North Carolina?
A L Brown High is 495th of 528 and GW Carver Elementary is 1220th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).