John M Barnes Elem School vs Oscar A Carlson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John M Barnes Elem School
Flat Rock · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
353 students
Oscar A Carlson High School
Rockwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,104 students
| Measure | John M Barnes Elem School Flat Rock, Michigan | Oscar A Carlson High School Rockwood, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1023 of 1,581 | #307 of 591 |
| National rank | #34588 of 50,301 | #9315 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 353 | 1,104 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 1,104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.7% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| city | Flat Rock | Rockwood |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oscar A Carlson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 36.1).
- •John M Barnes Elem School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Oscar A Carlson High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 31%).
- •Oscar A Carlson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 48.7%).
- •John M Barnes Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 23.0).
- •Oscar A Carlson High School is the larger school with 1,104 students compared with 353.
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 John M Barnes Elem School better than Oscar A Carlson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Oscar A Carlson High School ranks higher (46.5 vs 36.1 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 John M Barnes Elem School and Oscar A Carlson High School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Flat Rock and Rockwood in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John M Barnes Elem School: 353. Oscar A Carlson High School: 1,104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John M Barnes Elem School and Oscar A Carlson High School rank in Michigan?
John M Barnes Elem School is 1023rd of 1,581 and Oscar A Carlson High School is 307th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).