Carson El vs McCarroll Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson El
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
McCarroll Middle
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
838 students
| Measure | Carson El Decatur, Texas | McCarroll Middle Decatur, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2367 of 4,686 | #566 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #29375 of 50,301 | #6150 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 489 | 838 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 838 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 54% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCarroll Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 43.8).
- •McCarroll Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •McCarroll Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Carson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 45.5%).
- •Carson El does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.4).
- •McCarroll Middle is the larger school with 838 students compared with 489.
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 El better than McCarroll Middle?
On the Success Index (US), McCarroll Middle ranks higher (56.9 vs 43.8 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 Carson El and McCarroll Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson El: 489. McCarroll Middle: 838. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson El and McCarroll Middle rank in Texas?
Carson El is 2367th of 4,686 and McCarroll Middle is 566th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).