Oscar A Carlson High School vs Shumate Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 112 m 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
Shumate Middle School
Rockwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
839 students
| Measure | Oscar A Carlson High School Rockwood, Michigan | Shumate Middle School Rockwood, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 591 | #217 of 485 |
| National rank | #9315 of 16,910 | #7398 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,104 | 839 |
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 839 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Rockwood | Rockwood |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shumate Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 46.5).
- •Shumate Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Shumate Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Oscar A Carlson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 31.3%).
- •Shumate Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.0).
- •Oscar A Carlson High School is the larger school with 1,104 students compared with 839.
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 Shumate Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shumate Middle School ranks higher (51.2 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 Shumate Middle School?
About 112 m in a straight line, between Rockwood and Rockwood in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oscar A Carlson High School: 1,104. Shumate Middle School: 839. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oscar A Carlson High School and Shumate Middle School rank in Michigan?
Oscar A Carlson High School is 307th of 591 and Shumate Middle School is 217th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).