Carrolls Elementary vs Kalama High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrolls Elementary
Kelso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
107 students
Kalama High School
Kalama · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students
| Measure | Carrolls Elementary Kelso, Washington | Kalama High School Kalama, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #427 of 1,154 | #78 of 333 |
| National rank | #15154 of 50,301 | #4167 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 107 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 107 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Kelso | Kalama |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kalama High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 64.4).
- •Carrolls Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Kalama High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Kalama High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 52.3%).
- •Kalama High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.8).
- •Kalama High School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 107.
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 Carrolls Elementary better than Kalama High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kalama High School ranks higher (66.5 vs 64.4 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 Carrolls Elementary and Kalama High School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Kelso and Kalama in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrolls Elementary: 107. Kalama High School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrolls Elementary and Kalama High School rank in Washington?
Carrolls Elementary is 427th of 1,154 and Kalama High School is 78th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).