Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High vs Andrew Carnegie Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High
Carson · Public high · Grades 9–12
474 students
Andrew Carnegie Middle
Carson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
843 students
| Measure | Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High Carson, California | Andrew Carnegie Middle Carson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #951 of 1,343 | #977 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14176 of 16,910 | #13811 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 474 | 843 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 843 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.8% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 25% |
| city | Carson | Carson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 19.8).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle does better on math proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.8% vs 84.9%).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.0).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle is the larger school with 843 students compared with 474.
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 Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High better than Andrew Carnegie Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High ranks higher (26.0 vs 19.8 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 Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High and Andrew Carnegie Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Carson and Carson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High: 474. Andrew Carnegie Middle: 843. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High and Andrew Carnegie Middle rank in California?
Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High is 951st of 1,343 and Andrew Carnegie Middle is 977th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).