Carlisle High School vs Hartford Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 8.1 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
Hartford Upper Elementary
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
303 students
| Measure | Carlisle High School Carlisle, Iowa | Hartford Upper Elementary Hartford, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #182 of 319 | #260 of 654 |
| National rank | #2633 of 16,910 | #5960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 754 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 79% |
| city | Carlisle | Hartford |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hartford Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 72.7).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Carlisle High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Carlisle High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 27.1%).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 20.9).
- •Carlisle High School is the larger school with 754 students compared with 303.
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 Carlisle High School better than Hartford Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hartford Upper Elementary ranks higher (78.3 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 Hartford Upper Elementary?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Hartford in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlisle High School: 754. Hartford Upper Elementary: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlisle High School and Hartford Upper Elementary rank in Iowa?
Carlisle High School is 182nd of 319 and Hartford Upper Elementary is 260th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).