Charleston High School vs Lavaca High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charleston High School
Charleston · Public high · Grades 7–12
410 students
Lavaca High School
Lavaca · Public high · Grades 9–12
245 students
| Measure | Charleston High School Charleston, Arkansas | Lavaca High School Lavaca, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 276 | #57 of 276 |
| National rank | #4300 of 16,910 | #7189 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 410 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 3.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 32% |
| city | Charleston | Lavaca |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charleston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 54.5).
- •Charleston High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Charleston High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Charleston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 42.9%).
- •Lavaca High School does better on students per teacher (3.6 vs 6.4).
- •Charleston High School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 245.
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 Charleston High School better than Lavaca High School?
On the Success Index (US), Charleston High School ranks higher (65.9 vs 54.5 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 Charleston High School and Lavaca High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Lavaca in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleston High School: 410. Lavaca High School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston High School and Lavaca High School rank in Arkansas?
Charleston High School is 23rd of 276 and Lavaca High School is 57th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).