Chariton High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chariton, Iowa 50049 · Chariton Comm School District
#235 of 319 high schools in Iowa
#3926 of 16,910 nationally
About Chariton High School
Chariton High School is a public high located in Chariton, in the Chariton Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 372 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 235th of 319 ranked high schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 372.
There are 4 schools in Chariton; Chariton High School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Chariton High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Chariton High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Van Allen Elementary School
Chariton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
292 students · 499 m away
Columbus Elementary School
Chariton · Public elementary · Grades K–2
301 students · 776 m away
Chariton Middle School
Chariton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Hudson High School
Hudson · Public high · Grades 7–12
371 students
Hinton High School
Hinton · Public high · Grades 7–12
370 students
Greene County High School
Jefferson · Public high · Grades 9–12
375 students
Centerville High School
Centerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
368 students
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
Pocahontas · Public high · Grades 7–12
367 students
Okoboji High School
Milford · Public high · Grades 9–12
366 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chariton High School a good school?
Chariton High School has a Success Index (US) of 67.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #235 of 319 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Chariton High School rank in Iowa?
Chariton High School ranks #235 of 319 high schools in Iowa and #3926 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chariton High School?
Chariton High School had 372 students in 2025.
Is Chariton High School a elementary school or a high school?
Chariton High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Chariton High School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Chariton High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.