Charleston High School vs Charleston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 385 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charleston High School
Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
795 students
Charleston Middle School
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
401 students
| Measure | Charleston High School Charleston, Illinois | Charleston Middle School Charleston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 691 | #429 of 670 |
| National rank | #11183 of 16,910 | #10869 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 795 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charleston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 34.9).
- •Charleston High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Charleston High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Charleston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 48.1%).
- •Charleston Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.6).
- •Charleston High School is the larger school with 795 students compared with 401.
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 Charleston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Charleston High School ranks higher (39.0 vs 34.9 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 Charleston Middle School?
About 385 m in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleston High School: 795. Charleston Middle School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston High School and Charleston Middle School rank in Illinois?
Charleston High School is 283rd of 691 and Charleston Middle School is 429th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).