Carver Elementary vs Sedgefield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
Sedgefield Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
| Measure | Carver Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Sedgefield Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1102 of 1,142 | #1112 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #31193 of 50,301 | #34550 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 634 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.3% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carver Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 36.2).
- •Carver Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Carver Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Sedgefield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.5% vs 101.3%).
- •Sedgefield Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.1).
- •Carver Elementary is the larger school with 634 students compared with 425.
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 Carver Elementary better than Sedgefield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carver Elementary ranks higher (41.1 vs 36.2 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 Carver Elementary and Sedgefield Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Elementary: 634. Sedgefield Elementary: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Elementary and Sedgefield Elementary rank in Virginia?
Carver Elementary is 1102nd of 1,142 and Sedgefield Elementary is 1112th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).