Carlsbad High vs Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 641 m 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
Valley Middle
Carlsbad · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students
| Measure | Carlsbad High Carlsbad, California | Valley Middle Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #175 of 1,343 | #189 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4642 of 16,910 | #3419 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,336 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 2,336 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 63% |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 64.5).
- •Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Carlsbad High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 36.6%).
- •Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.8).
- •Carlsbad High is the larger school with 2,336 students compared with 807.
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 Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Middle ranks higher (69.7 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 Valley Middle?
About 641 m in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlsbad High: 2,336. Valley Middle: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlsbad High and Valley Middle rank in California?
Carlsbad High is 175th of 1,343 and Valley Middle is 189th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).