Big Sandy El vs George Washington Carver El Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 688 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Sandy El
Big Sandy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
320 students
George Washington Carver El Academy
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
321 students
| Measure | Big Sandy El Big Sandy, Texas | George Washington Carver El Academy Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1679 of 4,686 | #1624 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #23743 of 50,301 | #23245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 320 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 65% |
| city | Big Sandy | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.0 vs 52.7).
- •George Washington Carver El Academy does better on math proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Big Sandy El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Big Sandy El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 76.3%).
- •Big Sandy El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.3).
- •George Washington Carver El Academy is the larger school with 321 students compared with 320.
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 Big Sandy El better than George Washington Carver El Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Big Sandy El and George Washington Carver El Academy?
About 688 km in a straight line, between Big Sandy and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Sandy El: 320. George Washington Carver El Academy: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Sandy El and George Washington Carver El Academy rank in Texas?
Big Sandy El is 1679th of 4,686 and George Washington Carver El Academy is 1624th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).