Carlos Elementary vs Hill City Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlos Elementary
Carlos · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
108 students
Hill City Elementary
Hill City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
112 students
| Measure | Carlos Elementary Carlos, Minnesota | Hill City Elementary Hill City, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 923 | #770 of 923 |
| National rank | #8627 of 50,301 | #30998 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 108 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 108 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 44.5% |
| city | Carlos | Hill City |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 41.4).
- •Carlos Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 44.5%).
- •Carlos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 34.5%).
- •Carlos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 62.5%).
- •Carlos Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.4).
- •Hill City Elementary is the larger school with 112 students compared with 108.
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 Carlos Elementary better than Hill City Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carlos Elementary ranks higher (73.9 vs 41.4 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 Carlos Elementary and Hill City Elementary?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Carlos and Hill City in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlos Elementary: 108. Hill City Elementary: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlos Elementary and Hill City Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Carlos Elementary is 309th of 923 and Hill City Elementary is 770th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).