Carlton Secondary vs South Terrace Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Secondary
Carlton · Public high · Grades 6–12
145 students
South Terrace Elementary
Carlton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
163 students
| Measure | Carlton Secondary Carlton, Minnesota | South Terrace Elementary Carlton, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #264 of 433 | #407 of 923 |
| National rank | #7556 of 16,910 | #10757 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 145 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| city | Carlton | Carlton |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Terrace Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 53.1).
- •South Terrace Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Carlton Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 43.6%).
- •South Terrace Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.1).
- •South Terrace Elementary is the larger school with 163 students compared with 145.
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 Carlton Secondary better than South Terrace Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Terrace Elementary ranks higher (70.8 vs 53.1 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 Carlton Secondary and South Terrace Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Carlton and Carlton in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlton Secondary: 145. South Terrace Elementary: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlton Secondary and South Terrace Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Carlton Secondary is 264th of 433 and South Terrace Elementary is 407th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).