Carmel High vs Carmel River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 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 River Elementary
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Carmel High Carmel, California | Carmel River Elementary Carmel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #10 of 1,343 | #117 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #956 of 16,910 | #3418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 780 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 83% |
| city | Carmel | Carmel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.4 vs 82.9).
- •Carmel River Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •Carmel River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Carmel River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 15.1%).
- •Carmel High does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 21.1).
- •Carmel High is the larger school with 780 students compared with 400.
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 River Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carmel High and Carmel River Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Carmel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel High: 780. Carmel River Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel High and Carmel River Elementary rank in California?
Carmel High is 10th of 1,343 and Carmel River Elementary is 117th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).