Argonaut High vs Carpinteria Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 453 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Argonaut High
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
593 students
Carpinteria Senior High
Carpinteria · Public high · Grades 9–12
593 students
| Measure | Argonaut High Jackson, California | Carpinteria Senior High Carpinteria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #320 of 1,343 | #454 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7202 of 16,910 | #9253 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 593 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Jackson | Carpinteria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Argonaut High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 46.7).
- •Carpinteria Senior High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Argonaut High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Argonaut High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 65.3%).
- •Carpinteria Senior High does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.1).
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 Argonaut High better than Carpinteria Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Argonaut High ranks higher (54.4 vs 46.7 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 Argonaut High and Carpinteria Senior High?
About 453 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Carpinteria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Argonaut High: 593. Carpinteria Senior High: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Argonaut High and Carpinteria Senior High rank in California?
Argonaut High is 320th of 1,343 and Carpinteria Senior High is 454th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).