Charleston High School vs Harvard High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 329 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
Harvard High School
Harvard · Public high · Grades 9–12
815 students
| Measure | Charleston High School Charleston, Illinois | Harvard High School Harvard, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 691 | #394 of 691 |
| National rank | #11183 of 16,910 | #12913 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 795 | 815 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 815 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 12% |
| city | Charleston | Harvard |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charleston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 31.9).
- •Charleston High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Charleston High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Harvard High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 44.9%).
- •Harvard High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.6).
- •Harvard High School is the larger school with 815 students compared with 795.
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 Harvard High School?
On the Success Index (US), Charleston High School ranks higher (39.0 vs 31.9 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 Harvard High School?
About 329 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Harvard in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleston High School: 795. Harvard High School: 815. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston High School and Harvard High School rank in Illinois?
Charleston High School is 283rd of 691 and Harvard High School is 394th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).