George Washington Carver El Academy vs Palo Duro H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Carver El Academy
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
321 students
Palo Duro H S
Amarillo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,949 students
| Measure | George Washington Carver El Academy Amarillo, Texas | Palo Duro H S Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1624 of 4,686 | #1151 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #23245 of 50,301 | #12093 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 321 | 1,949 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 1,949 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 49% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Carver El Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 35.5).
- •George Washington Carver El Academy does better on math proficiency (65% vs 49%).
- •George Washington Carver El Academy does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 30%).
- •George Washington Carver El Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 87.1%).
- •Palo Duro H S does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.3).
- •Palo Duro H S is the larger school with 1,949 students compared with 321.
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 El Academy better than Palo Duro H S?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Carver El Academy ranks higher (52.7 vs 35.5 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 El Academy and Palo Duro H S?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Carver El Academy: 321. Palo Duro H S: 1,949. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Carver El Academy and Palo Duro H S rank in Texas?
George Washington Carver El Academy is 1624th of 4,686 and Palo Duro H S is 1151st of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).