Carpenter Middle vs Clark H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carpenter Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
Clark H S
Plano · Public other · Grades 9–10
1,114 students
| Measure | Carpenter Middle Plano, Texas | Clark H S Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #653 of 1,684 | – |
| National rank | #6918 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–10 |
| Students | 462 | 1,114 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 1,114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 45% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carpenter Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Clark H S does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 41%).
- •Clark H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 61.5%).
- •Carpenter Middle does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.3).
- •Clark H S is the larger school with 1,114 students compared with 462.
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 Carpenter Middle better than Clark H S?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carpenter Middle and Clark H S?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter Middle: 462. Clark H S: 1,114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter Middle and Clark H S rank in Texas?
Carpenter Middle is 653rd of 1,684 and Clark H S is unranked among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).