Carson Elementary vs Riverside Middle/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson Elementary
Carson · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
134 students
Riverside Middle/Senior High School
Oakland · Public high · Grades 6–12
365 students
| Measure | Carson Elementary Carson, Iowa | Riverside Middle/Senior High School Oakland, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #242 of 654 | #138 of 319 |
| National rank | #5536 of 50,301 | #1877 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 134 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 134 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Carson | Oakland |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 76.4).
- •Carson Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Riverside Middle/Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 48.5%).
- •Carson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.2).
- •Riverside Middle/Senior High School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 134.
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 Carson Elementary better than Riverside Middle/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carson Elementary ranks higher (79.0 vs 76.4 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 Carson Elementary and Riverside Middle/Senior High School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Carson and Oakland in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson Elementary: 134. Riverside Middle/Senior High School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson Elementary and Riverside Middle/Senior High School rank in Iowa?
Carson Elementary is 242nd of 654 and Riverside Middle/Senior High School is 138th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).