Carmel High vs Carmel Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel High
Carmel · Public high · Grades 9–12
780 students
Carmel Middle
Carmel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
468 students
| Measure | Carmel High Carmel, California | Carmel Middle Carmel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #10 of 1,343 | #13 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #956 of 16,910 | #525 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 780 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| city | Carmel | Carmel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmel Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 82.4).
- •Carmel Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Carmel High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Carmel High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 17.3%).
- •Carmel Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •Carmel High is the larger school with 780 students compared with 468.
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 Carmel High better than Carmel Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Carmel Middle ranks higher (87.3 vs 82.4 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 Carmel High and Carmel Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Carmel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel High: 780. Carmel Middle: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel High and Carmel Middle rank in California?
Carmel High is 10th of 1,343 and Carmel Middle is 13th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).