Carson High vs Southeast Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.0 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
Southeast Middle
Salisbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
628 students
| Measure | Carson High China Grove, North Carolina | Southeast Middle Salisbury, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 528 | #436 of 469 |
| National rank | #12723 of 16,910 | #14674 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,063 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 1,063 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 18% |
| city | China Grove | Salisbury |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 14.2).
- •Carson High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 18%).
- •Carson High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 33%).
- •Southeast Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Southeast Middle does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 23.1).
- •Carson High is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 628.
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 Southeast Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Carson High ranks higher (32.7 vs 14.2 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 Southeast Middle?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between China Grove and Salisbury in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson High: 1,063. Southeast Middle: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson High and Southeast Middle rank in North Carolina?
Carson High is 348th of 528 and Southeast Middle is 436th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).