Carmel High vs La Mesa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.0 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
La Mesa
Monterey · Public elementary · Grades K–8
689 students
| Measure | Carmel High Carmel, California | La Mesa Monterey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 1,343 | #1095 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #956 of 16,910 | #14595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 780 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Carmel | Monterey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmel High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 65.3).
- •Carmel High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Carmel High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 45.3%).
- •Carmel High does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 23.8).
- •Carmel High is the larger school with 780 students compared with 689.
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 La Mesa?
On the Success Index (US), Carmel High ranks higher (82.4 vs 65.3 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 La Mesa?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Monterey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel High: 780. La Mesa: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel High and La Mesa rank in California?
Carmel High is 10th of 1,343 and La Mesa is 1095th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).