Carbon Valley Academy vs Frederick Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carbon Valley Academy
Frederick · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
245 students
Frederick Senior High School
Frederick · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,491 students
| Measure | Carbon Valley Academy Frederick, Colorado | Frederick Senior High School Frederick, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #626 of 993 | #197 of 307 |
| National rank | #34804 of 50,301 | #10889 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 245 | 1,491 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 1,491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 24% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 35.7).
- •Frederick Senior High School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Frederick Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Frederick Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 49.8%).
- •Carbon Valley Academy does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 22.6).
- •Frederick Senior High School is the larger school with 1,491 students compared with 245.
- •Carbon Valley Academy is a charter school while Frederick Senior High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Carbon Valley Academy better than Frederick Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Senior High School ranks higher (40.3 vs 35.7 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 Carbon Valley Academy and Frederick Senior High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbon Valley Academy: 245. Frederick Senior High School: 1,491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbon Valley Academy and Frederick Senior High School rank in Colorado?
Carbon Valley Academy is 626th of 993 and Frederick Senior High School is 197th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).