Bassett High vs G.W. Carver Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bassett High
Bassett · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,098 students
G.W. Carver Elementary
Martinsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | Bassett High Bassett, Virginia | G.W. Carver Elementary Martinsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 317 | #924 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4051 of 16,910 | #16916 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,098 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 1,098 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 102% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 84% |
| city | Bassett | Martinsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bassett High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 61.8).
- •G.W. Carver Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Bassett High does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 73%).
- •Bassett High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 102%).
- •Bassett High does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.3).
- •Bassett High is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 460.
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 Bassett High better than G.W. Carver Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bassett High ranks higher (67.0 vs 61.8 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 Bassett High and G.W. Carver Elementary?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Bassett and Martinsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bassett High: 1,098. G.W. Carver Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bassett High and G.W. Carver Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bassett High is 218th of 317 and G.W. Carver Elementary is 924th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).