George Washington Carver El vs Shugart El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Carver El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
640 students
Shugart El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
| Measure | George Washington Carver El Garland, Texas | Shugart El Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3550 of 4,686 | #3109 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37483 of 50,301 | #34551 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 640 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 43% |
| city | Garland | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shugart El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 31.6).
- •Shugart El does better on math proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Shugart El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •George Washington Carver El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 90.9%).
- •Shugart El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.3).
- •George Washington Carver El is the larger school with 640 students compared with 471.
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 better than Shugart El?
On the Success Index (US), Shugart El ranks higher (36.2 vs 31.6 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 El and Shugart El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Garland and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Carver El: 640. Shugart El: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Carver El and Shugart El rank in Texas?
George Washington Carver El is 3550th of 4,686 and Shugart El is 3109th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).