Carlisle High School vs Carlisle Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlisle High School
Carlisle · Public high · Grades 9–12
754 students
Carlisle Middle School
Carlisle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
| Measure | Carlisle High School Carlisle, Iowa | Carlisle Middle School Carlisle, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #182 of 319 | #77 of 239 |
| National rank | #2633 of 16,910 | #1295 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 754 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 69% |
| city | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlisle Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 72.7).
- •Carlisle High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Carlisle High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Carlisle High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 30.1%).
- •Carlisle Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 20.9).
- •Carlisle High School is the larger school with 754 students compared with 518.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Carlisle High School better than Carlisle Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carlisle Middle School ranks higher (81.2 vs 72.7 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 Carlisle High School and Carlisle Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlisle High School: 754. Carlisle Middle School: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlisle High School and Carlisle Middle School rank in Iowa?
Carlisle High School is 182nd of 319 and Carlisle Middle School is 77th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).