Carlsbad High vs Kelly Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlsbad High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,336 students
Kelly Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
| Measure | Carlsbad High Carlsbad, California | Kelly Elementary Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #175 of 1,343 | #176 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4642 of 16,910 | #3951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,336 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 2,336 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 83% |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelly Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 64.5).
- •Kelly Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 58%).
- •Kelly Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 68%).
- •Kelly Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 31.5%).
- •Kelly Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.8).
- •Carlsbad High is the larger school with 2,336 students compared with 449.
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 Carlsbad High better than Kelly Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kelly Elementary ranks higher (81.9 vs 64.5 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 Carlsbad High and Kelly Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlsbad High: 2,336. Kelly Elementary: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlsbad High and Kelly Elementary rank in California?
Carlsbad High is 175th of 1,343 and Kelly Elementary is 176th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).