Black Mountain Middle vs Mt. Carmel High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 394 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Mountain Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,077 students
Mt. Carmel High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,800 students
| Measure | Black Mountain Middle San Diego, California | Mt. Carmel High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #134 of 1,334 | #69 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2352 of 15,369 | #2316 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,077 | 1,800 |
| Enrollment | 1,077 | 1,800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 65% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.0 vs 74.1).
- •Black Mountain Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •Mt. Carmel High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •Mt. Carmel High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 20.7%).
- •Black Mountain Middle does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.4).
- •Mt. Carmel High is the larger school with 1,800 students compared with 1,077.
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 Black Mountain Middle better than Mt. Carmel High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Black Mountain Middle and Mt. Carmel High?
About 394 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Mountain Middle: 1,077. Mt. Carmel High: 1,800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Mountain Middle and Mt. Carmel High rank in California?
Black Mountain Middle is 134th of 1,334 and Mt. Carmel High is 69th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).