Chariton Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chariton, Iowa 50049 · Chariton Comm School District
#124 of 239 middle schools in Iowa
#2050 of 15,369 nationally
About Chariton Middle School
Chariton Middle School is a public middle located in Chariton, in the Chariton Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 284 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 124th of 239 ranked middle schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 284.
There are 4 schools in Chariton; Chariton Middle School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
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 Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Chariton Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Van Allen Elementary School
Chariton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
292 students · 819 m away
Chariton High School
Chariton · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students · 1.3 km away
Columbus Elementary School
Chariton · Public elementary · Grades K–2
301 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Crestwood Middle School
Cresco · Public middle · Grades 5–8
283 students
Shenandoah Middle School
Shenandoah · Public middle · Grades 5–8
280 students
Clarke Community Middle School
Osceola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
289 students
Osage Middle School
Osage · Public middle · Grades 5–8
289 students
Center Point-Urbana Middle School
Center Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
290 students
IKM-Manning Middle School
Manning · Public middle · Grades 4–8
297 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chariton Middle School a good school?
Chariton Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 76.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #124 of 239 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 Middle School rank in Iowa?
Chariton Middle School ranks #124 of 239 middle schools in Iowa and #2050 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chariton Middle School?
Chariton Middle School had 284 students in 2025.
Is Chariton Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Chariton Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Chariton Middle School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Chariton Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.