Mills E. Godwin High vs Ruby F. Carver Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mills E. Godwin High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,702 students
Ruby F. Carver Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
| Measure | Mills E. Godwin High Richmond, Virginia | Ruby F. Carver Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 317 | #816 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #756 of 16,910 | #14418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,702 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 1,702 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.1% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 80% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mills E. Godwin High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 65.6).
- •Mills E. Godwin High does better on math proficiency (93% vs 80%).
- •Mills E. Godwin High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 78%).
- •Mills E. Godwin High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 88%).
- •Ruby F. Carver Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.4).
- •Mills E. Godwin High is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 509.
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 Mills E. Godwin High better than Ruby F. Carver Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mills E. Godwin High ranks higher (84.0 vs 65.6 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 Mills E. Godwin High and Ruby F. Carver Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mills E. Godwin High: 1,702. Ruby F. Carver Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mills E. Godwin High and Ruby F. Carver Elementary rank in Virginia?
Mills E. Godwin High is 58th of 317 and Ruby F. Carver Elementary is 816th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).