Oscar A Carlson High School vs Parsons Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oscar A Carlson High School
Rockwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,104 students
Parsons Elementary School
Rockwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
| Measure | Oscar A Carlson High School Rockwood, Michigan | Parsons Elementary School Rockwood, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 591 | #430 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9315 of 16,910 | #17083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,104 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 50% |
| city | Rockwood | Rockwood |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parsons Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 46.5).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Oscar A Carlson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 27%).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 23.0).
- •Oscar A Carlson High School is the larger school with 1,104 students compared with 418.
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 Oscar A Carlson High School better than Parsons Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parsons Elementary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 46.5 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 Oscar A Carlson High School and Parsons Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rockwood and Rockwood in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oscar A Carlson High School: 1,104. Parsons Elementary School: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oscar A Carlson High School and Parsons Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Oscar A Carlson High School is 307th of 591 and Parsons Elementary School is 430th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).