Charleston High School vs Geneseo High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 277 km 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
Geneseo High School
Geneseo · Public high · Grades 9–12
794 students
| Measure | Charleston High School Charleston, Illinois | Geneseo High School Geneseo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 691 | #143 of 691 |
| National rank | #11183 of 16,910 | #8328 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 795 | 794 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 794 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 24.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Charleston | Geneseo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Geneseo High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 39.0).
- •Geneseo High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Geneseo High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 44.9%).
- •Geneseo High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.6).
- •Charleston High School is the larger school with 795 students compared with 794.
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 Geneseo High School?
On the Success Index (US), Geneseo High School ranks higher (50.2 vs 39.0 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 Geneseo High School?
About 277 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Geneseo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleston High School: 795. Geneseo High School: 794. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston High School and Geneseo High School rank in Illinois?
Charleston High School is 283rd of 691 and Geneseo High School is 143rd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).