Charleston High School vs Mark Twain Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 320 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charleston High School
Charleston Β· Public high Β· Grades 9β12
795 students
Mark Twain Elem School
Charleston Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβK
221 students
| Measure | Charleston High School Charleston, Illinois | Mark Twain Elem School Charleston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 691 | #528 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11183 of 16,910 | #18343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9β12 | Grades PKβK |
| Students | 795 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | β |
| Math proficiency | 32% | β |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Mark Twain Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 39.0).
- β’Charleston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 50.7%).
- β’Mark Twain Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.6).
- β’Charleston High School is the larger school with 795 students compared with 221.
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 Mark Twain Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Twain Elem School ranks higher (59.8 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 Mark Twain Elem School?
About 320 m in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleston High School: 795. Mark Twain Elem School: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston High School and Mark Twain Elem School rank in Illinois?
Charleston High School is 283rd of 691 and Mark Twain Elem School is 528th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).