Charleston Middle School vs Mark Twain Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 289 m 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
Mark Twain Elem School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
221 students
| Measure | Charleston Middle School Charleston, Illinois | Mark Twain Elem School Charleston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 670 | #528 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10869 of 15,369 | #18343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 401 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Twain Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 34.9).
- •Charleston Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 50.7%).
- •Charleston Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.8).
- •Charleston Middle School is the larger school with 401 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 Middle School better than Mark Twain Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Twain Elem School ranks higher (59.8 vs 34.9 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 Middle School and Mark Twain Elem School?
About 289 m in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleston Middle School: 401. Mark Twain Elem School: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston Middle School and Mark Twain Elem School rank in Illinois?
Charleston Middle School is 429th of 670 and Mark Twain Elem School is 528th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).