Schools in Charleston CUSD 1, Illinois (2025)
6 schools · 2,744 students · 6 public · median Enrollment 555.
Charleston CUSD 1, in Illinois, has 6 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,744 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high; by sector 6 public.
The median Enrollment across Charleston CUSD 1's schools is 555, above the Illinois median of 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Mark Twain Elem School (59.8, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Charleston High School (39.0, lower 50% of high schools nationally), and Charleston Middle School (34.9, lower 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Charleston High School (795 students), Jefferson Elem School (698 students), Carl Sandburg Elem School (555 students).
Ranked schools in Charleston CUSD 1
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 160Mark Twain Elem SchoolCharleston · Public Elementary50.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 221 students
- 239Charleston High SchoolCharleston · Public High32% Math proficiency · 795 students
- 335Charleston Middle SchoolCharleston · Public Middle22% Math proficiency · 401 students
- 432Carl Sandburg Elem SchoolCharleston · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 555 students
- 528Ashmore Elem SchoolAshmore · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 74 students
- 623Jefferson Elem SchoolCharleston · Public Middle11% Math proficiency · 698 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Twain Elem School Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 59.8 Top 50% | 50.7% Free/reduced-price lunch | 221 |
| 2 | Charleston High School Charleston · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 39.0 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 795 |
| 3 | Charleston Middle School Charleston · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 34.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 401 |
| 4 | Carl Sandburg Elem School Charleston · Elementary · Grades 1–3 | Public | 31.7 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 555 |
| 5 | Ashmore Elem School Ashmore · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 28.2 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 74 |
| 6 | Jefferson Elem School Charleston · Middle · Grades 4–6 | Public | 23.0 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 698 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Charleston CUSD 1?
Mark Twain Elem School is the highest-ranked school in Charleston CUSD 1 with a Success Index (US) of 59.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Charleston CUSD 1?
Charleston CUSD 1 has 6 schools (3 elementary, 1 high, 2 middle) educating 2,744 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Charleston CUSD 1?
The median Enrollment across schools in Charleston CUSD 1 is 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.