Carleton Middle School vs Sterling Heights Senior HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carleton Middle School
Sterling Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
638 students
Sterling Heights Senior HS
Sterling Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,262 students
| Measure | Carleton Middle School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Sterling Heights Senior HS Sterling Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 485 | #446 of 591 |
| National rank | #11183 of 15,369 | #13103 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 638 | 1,262 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 1,262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Sterling Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carleton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 31.1).
- •Carleton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Sterling Heights Senior HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 76.2%).
- •Carleton Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.8).
- •Sterling Heights Senior HS is the larger school with 1,262 students compared with 638.
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 Carleton Middle School better than Sterling Heights Senior HS?
On the Success Index (US), Carleton Middle School ranks higher (33.5 vs 31.1 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 Carleton Middle School and Sterling Heights Senior HS?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Sterling Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carleton Middle School: 638. Sterling Heights Senior HS: 1,262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carleton Middle School and Sterling Heights Senior HS rank in Michigan?
Carleton Middle School is 360th of 485 and Sterling Heights Senior HS is 446th of 591 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).