Carson High vs China Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson High
China Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,063 students
China Grove Elementary
China Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
592 students
| Measure | Carson High China Grove, North Carolina | China Grove Elementary China Grove, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 528 | #1305 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12723 of 16,910 | #47566 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,063 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 1,063 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 28% |
| city | China Grove | China Grove |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 15.1).
- •Carson High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Carson High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 31%).
- •China Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •China Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 23.1).
- •Carson High is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 592.
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 Carson High better than China Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carson High ranks higher (32.7 vs 15.1 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 Carson High and China Grove Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between China Grove and China Grove in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson High: 1,063. China Grove Elementary: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson High and China Grove Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Carson High is 348th of 528 and China Grove Elementary is 1305th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).