Charleston Middle School vs Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 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
Jefferson Elem School
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 4–6
698 students
| Measure | Charleston Middle School Charleston, Illinois | Jefferson Elem School Charleston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 670 | #564 of 670 |
| National rank | #10869 of 15,369 | #13231 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 401 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 51.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 11% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charleston Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 23.0).
- •Charleston Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Charleston Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Charleston Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 51.6%).
- •Charleston Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.2).
- •Jefferson Elem School is the larger school with 698 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 Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Charleston Middle School ranks higher (34.9 vs 23.0 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 Middle School and Jefferson Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleston Middle School: 401. Jefferson Elem School: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston Middle School and Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Charleston Middle School is 429th of 670 and Jefferson Elem School is 564th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).