Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High vs Carson Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High
Carson · Public high · Grades 9–12
438 students
Carson Street Elementary
Carson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
623 students
| Measure | Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High Carson, California | Carson Street Elementary Carson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #536 of 1,343 | #1925 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10532 of 16,910 | #25354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 438 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 51% |
| city | Carson | Carson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carson Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 41.7).
- •Carson Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Carson Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 80.8%).
- •Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 22.3).
- •Carson Street Elementary is the larger school with 623 students compared with 438.
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 Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High better than Carson Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carson Street Elementary ranks higher (49.7 vs 41.7 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 Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High and Carson Street Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Carson and Carson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High: 438. Carson Street Elementary: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High and Carson Street Elementary rank in California?
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High is 536th of 1,343 and Carson Street Elementary is 1925th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).