Carver (Charles J.) Elementary vs Cerritos High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary
Cerritos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
444 students
Cerritos High
Cerritos · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,996 students
| Measure | Carver (Charles J.) Elementary Cerritos, California | Cerritos High Cerritos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1257 of 5,693 | #150 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16776 of 50,301 | #4140 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 444 | 1,996 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 1,996 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 64% |
| city | Cerritos | Cerritos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cerritos High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 62.0).
- •Cerritos High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 68%).
- •Cerritos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 55.4%).
- •Carver (Charles J.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.0).
- •Cerritos High is the larger school with 1,996 students compared with 444.
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 Carver (Charles J.) Elementary better than Cerritos High?
On the Success Index (US), Cerritos High ranks higher (66.6 vs 62.0 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 Carver (Charles J.) Elementary and Cerritos High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Cerritos and Cerritos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary: 444. Cerritos High: 1,996. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver (Charles J.) Elementary and Cerritos High rank in California?
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary is 1257th of 5,693 and Cerritos High is 150th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).