Carnahan El vs Rudder Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carnahan El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students
Rudder Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
961 students
| Measure | Carnahan El San Antonio, Texas | Rudder Middle San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2410 of 4,686 | #1182 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #29716 of 50,301 | #10373 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 528 | 961 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 961 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carnahan El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 37.5).
- •Carnahan El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Carnahan El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 77.1%).
- •Carnahan El does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.8).
- •Rudder Middle is the larger school with 961 students compared with 528.
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 Carnahan El better than Rudder Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Carnahan El ranks higher (43.3 vs 37.5 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 Carnahan El and Rudder Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carnahan El: 528. Rudder Middle: 961. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carnahan El and Rudder Middle rank in Texas?
Carnahan El is 2410th of 4,686 and Rudder Middle is 1182nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).