Dogwood Middle vs George W. Carver Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dogwood Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
371 students
George W. Carver Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
| Measure | Dogwood Middle Richmond, Virginia | George W. Carver Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #306 of 340 | #1139 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5452 of 15,369 | #44024 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 371 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 34% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dogwood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 21.3).
- •Dogwood Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Dogwood Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 33%).
- •Dogwood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.8%).
- •Dogwood Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.2).
- •George W. Carver Elementary is the larger school with 404 students compared with 371.
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 Dogwood Middle better than George W. Carver Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dogwood Middle ranks higher (60.1 vs 21.3 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 Dogwood Middle and George W. Carver Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dogwood Middle: 371. George W. Carver Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dogwood Middle and George W. Carver Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dogwood Middle is 306th of 340 and George W. Carver Elementary is 1139th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).