Carlmont High vs Ralston Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Ralston Intermediate
Belmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,082 students
| Measure | Carlmont High Belmont, California | Ralston Intermediate Belmont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #18 of 1,343 | #26 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1202 of 16,910 | #864 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,360 | 1,082 |
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 1,082 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.3% | 6.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 80% |
| city | Belmont | Belmont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralston Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 80.4).
- •Ralston Intermediate does better on math proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Carlmont High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 84%).
- •Ralston Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.2% vs 9.3%).
- •Carlmont High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.4).
- •Carlmont High is the larger school with 2,360 students compared with 1,082.
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 Ralston Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Ralston Intermediate ranks higher (84.2 vs 80.4 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 Carlmont High and Ralston Intermediate?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Belmont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlmont High: 2,360. Ralston Intermediate: 1,082. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlmont High and Ralston Intermediate rank in California?
Carlmont High is 18th of 1,343 and Ralston Intermediate is 26th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).