Mt. Carmel High vs Sunset Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 465 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt. Carmel High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,800 students
Sunset Hills Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
| Measure | Mt. Carmel High San Diego, California | Sunset Hills Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #69 of 1,343 | #460 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2316 of 16,910 | #6909 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,800 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 1,800 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 71% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 74.1).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 65%).
- •Mt. Carmel High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 17.4%).
- •Mt. Carmel High does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 25.4).
- •Mt. Carmel High is the larger school with 1,800 students compared with 381.
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 Mt. Carmel High better than Sunset Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Hills Elementary ranks higher (76.7 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 Mt. Carmel High and Sunset Hills Elementary?
About 465 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Carmel High: 1,800. Sunset Hills Elementary: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Carmel High and Sunset Hills Elementary rank in California?
Mt. Carmel High is 69th of 1,343 and Sunset Hills Elementary is 460th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).