Carstens ElementaryMiddle School vs Southeastern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carstens ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
266 students
Southeastern High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
602 students
| Measure | Carstens ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | Southeastern High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1446 of 1,581 | #578 of 591 |
| National rank | #48200 of 50,301 | #16649 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 266 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carstens ElementaryMiddle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.7 vs 9.5).
- •Carstens ElementaryMiddle School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 5%).
- •Southeastern High School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 13%).
- •Southeastern High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 95.5%).
- •Carstens ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.7).
- •Southeastern High School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 266.
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 Carstens ElementaryMiddle School better than Southeastern High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carstens ElementaryMiddle School ranks higher (13.7 vs 9.5 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 Carstens ElementaryMiddle School and Southeastern High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carstens ElementaryMiddle School: 266. Southeastern High School: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carstens ElementaryMiddle School and Southeastern High School rank in Michigan?
Carstens ElementaryMiddle School is 1446th of 1,581 and Southeastern High School is 578th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).