Clara H Carlson School vs Elmont Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clara H Carlson School
Elmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
764 students
Elmont Memorial High School
Elmont · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,492 students
| Measure | Clara H Carlson School Elmont, New York | Elmont Memorial High School Elmont, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #815 of 2,536 | #602 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #13561 of 50,301 | #2857 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 764 | 1,492 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 1,492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 66% |
| city | Elmont | Elmont |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmont Memorial High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 66.8).
- •Elmont Memorial High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Elmont Memorial High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Elmont Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 59.6%).
- •Clara H Carlson School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.2).
- •Elmont Memorial High School is the larger school with 1,492 students compared with 764.
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 Clara H Carlson School better than Elmont Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Elmont Memorial High School ranks higher (71.8 vs 66.8 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 Clara H Carlson School and Elmont Memorial High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Elmont and Elmont in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clara H Carlson School: 764. Elmont Memorial High School: 1,492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clara H Carlson School and Elmont Memorial High School rank in New York?
Clara H Carlson School is 815th of 2,536 and Elmont Memorial High School is 602nd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).