Andrew Carnegie Middle vs Carson Senior High
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.
Andrew Carnegie Middle
Carson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
843 students
Carson Senior High
Carson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,407 students
| Measure | Andrew Carnegie Middle Carson, California | Carson Senior High Carson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #977 of 1,334 | #942 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13811 of 15,369 | #14087 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 843 | 1,407 |
| Enrollment | 843 | 1,407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.9% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 24% |
| city | Carson | Carson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carson Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 19.8).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle does better on math proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •Carson Senior High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 30%).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.9% vs 87.7%).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.8).
- •Carson Senior High is the larger school with 1,407 students compared with 843.
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 Andrew Carnegie Middle better than Carson Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Carson Senior High ranks higher (26.4 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 Andrew Carnegie Middle and Carson Senior High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Carson and Carson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrew Carnegie Middle: 843. Carson Senior High: 1,407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrew Carnegie Middle and Carson Senior High rank in California?
Andrew Carnegie Middle is 977th of 1,334 and Carson Senior High is 942nd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).