Carmel Community School vs Sierra High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel Community School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–8
490 students
Sierra High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
843 students
| Measure | Carmel Community School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Sierra High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #852 of 993 | #275 of 307 |
| National rank | #44202 of 50,301 | #14971 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 490 | 843 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 843 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 12% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.0 vs 21.9).
- •Sierra High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Sierra High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Sierra High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 87.6%).
- •Carmel Community School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.2).
- •Sierra High School is the larger school with 843 students compared with 490.
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 Carmel Community School better than Sierra High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carmel Community School and Sierra High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel Community School: 490. Sierra High School: 843. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel Community School and Sierra High School rank in Colorado?
Carmel Community School is 852nd of 993 and Sierra High School is 275th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).