Deer Canyon Elementary vs Mt. Carmel High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Canyon Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
Mt. Carmel High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,800 students
| Measure | Deer Canyon Elementary San Diego, California | Mt. Carmel High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 5,693 | #69 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3166 of 50,301 | #2316 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 354 | 1,800 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 1,800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 65% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 74.1).
- •Deer Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 65%).
- •Deer Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 79%).
- •Deer Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 17.4%).
- •Deer Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.4).
- •Mt. Carmel High is the larger school with 1,800 students compared with 354.
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 Deer Canyon Elementary better than Mt. Carmel High?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Canyon Elementary ranks higher (83.4 vs 74.1 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 Deer Canyon Elementary and Mt. Carmel High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Canyon Elementary: 354. Mt. Carmel High: 1,800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Canyon Elementary and Mt. Carmel High rank in California?
Deer Canyon Elementary is 93rd of 5,693 and Mt. Carmel High is 69th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).