Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High vs Marshall (Thurgood) High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 573 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
Marshall (Thurgood) High
San Francisco · Public high · Grades 8–12
475 students
| Measure | Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High Carson, California | Marshall (Thurgood) High San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #951 of 1,343 | #1178 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14176 of 16,910 | #15669 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 474 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.8% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Carson | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 17.6).
- •Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.8% vs 78.9%).
- •Marshall (Thurgood) High does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.0).
- •Marshall (Thurgood) High is the larger school with 475 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 Marshall (Thurgood) High?
On the Success Index (US), Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High ranks higher (26.0 vs 17.6 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 Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High and Marshall (Thurgood) High?
About 573 km in a straight line, between Carson and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High: 474. Marshall (Thurgood) High: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High and Marshall (Thurgood) High rank in California?
Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High is 951st of 1,343 and Marshall (Thurgood) High is 1178th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).