Gunderson High vs Rachel Carson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gunderson High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
744 students
Rachel Carson Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
199 students
| Measure | Gunderson High San Jose, California | Rachel Carson Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #940 of 1,343 | #2313 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14076 of 16,910 | #29990 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 744 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rachel Carson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 26.5).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 54.6%).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 16.9).
- •Gunderson High is the larger school with 744 students compared with 199.
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 Gunderson High better than Rachel Carson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rachel Carson Elementary ranks higher (43.0 vs 26.5 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 Gunderson High and Rachel Carson Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gunderson High: 744. Rachel Carson Elementary: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gunderson High and Rachel Carson Elementary rank in California?
Gunderson High is 940th of 1,343 and Rachel Carson Elementary is 2313th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).