Carmel High School vs Carmel Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel High School
Carmel · Public high · Grades 9–12
5,239 students
Carmel Middle School
Carmel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,047 students
| Measure | Carmel High School Carmel, Indiana | Carmel Middle School Carmel, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #5 of 387 | #2 of 335 |
| National rank | #897 of 16,910 | #963 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 5,239 | 1,047 |
| Enrollment | 5,239 | 1,047 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 65% |
| city | Carmel | Carmel |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.8 vs 83.4).
- •Carmel High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 65%).
- •Carmel High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 72%).
- •Carmel High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 18.5%).
- •Carmel Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.8).
- •Carmel High School is the larger school with 5,239 students compared with 1,047.
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 High School better than Carmel Middle 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 High School and Carmel Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Carmel in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel High School: 5,239. Carmel Middle School: 1,047. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel High School and Carmel Middle School rank in Indiana?
Carmel High School is 5th of 387 and Carmel Middle School is 2nd of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).