Carlmont High vs Cipriani Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlmont High
Belmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,360 students
Cipriani Elementary
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
| Measure | Carlmont High Belmont, California | Cipriani Elementary Belmont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #18 of 1,343 | #412 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1202 of 16,910 | #6408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,360 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.3% | 8.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 27.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| city | Belmont | Belmont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlmont High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 77.5).
- •Cipriani Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Carlmont High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 72%).
- •Cipriani Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.9% vs 9.3%).
- •Carlmont High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 27.7).
- •Carlmont High is the larger school with 2,360 students compared with 471.
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 Carlmont High better than Cipriani Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carlmont High ranks higher (80.4 vs 77.5 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 Carlmont High and Cipriani Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Belmont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlmont High: 2,360. Cipriani Elementary: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlmont High and Cipriani Elementary rank in California?
Carlmont High is 18th of 1,343 and Cipriani Elementary is 412th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).