Charleston Middle School vs Elden D Finley Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 248 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charleston Middle School
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
401 students
Elden D Finley Jr High School
Chicago Ridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
405 students
| Measure | Charleston Middle School Charleston, Illinois | Elden D Finley Jr High School Chicago Ridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 670 | #526 of 670 |
| National rank | #10869 of 15,369 | #12598 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 401 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Charleston | Chicago Ridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charleston Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 26.4).
- •Charleston Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Charleston Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Charleston Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 64.9%).
- •Elden D Finley Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.4).
- •Elden D Finley Jr High School is the larger school with 405 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 Middle School better than Elden D Finley Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Charleston Middle School ranks higher (34.9 vs 26.4 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 Middle School and Elden D Finley Jr High School?
About 248 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Chicago Ridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleston Middle School: 401. Elden D Finley Jr High School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston Middle School and Elden D Finley Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Charleston Middle School is 429th of 670 and Elden D Finley Jr High School is 526th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).