Artesia High vs Carver (Charles J.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Artesia High
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,384 students
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary
Cerritos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
444 students
| Measure | Artesia High Lakewood, California | Carver (Charles J.) Elementary Cerritos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #771 of 1,343 | #1257 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12780 of 16,910 | #16776 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,384 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 1,384 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 64% |
| city | Lakewood | Cerritos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carver (Charles J.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 32.4).
- •Carver (Charles J.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 27%).
- •Carver (Charles J.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 55%).
- •Carver (Charles J.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 86.3%).
- •Artesia High does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 23.4).
- •Artesia High is the larger school with 1,384 students compared with 444.
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 Artesia High better than Carver (Charles J.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carver (Charles J.) Elementary ranks higher (62.0 vs 32.4 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 Artesia High and Carver (Charles J.) Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Cerritos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Artesia High: 1,384. Carver (Charles J.) Elementary: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Artesia High and Carver (Charles J.) Elementary rank in California?
Artesia High is 771st of 1,343 and Carver (Charles J.) Elementary is 1257th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).