Charleston Middle School vs O Neill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 255 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
O Neill Middle School
Downers Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
403 students
| Measure | Charleston Middle School Charleston, Illinois | O Neill Middle School Downers Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 670 | #242 of 670 |
| National rank | #10869 of 15,369 | #7175 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 401 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 40% |
| city | Charleston | Downers Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •O Neill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 34.9).
- •O Neill Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •O Neill Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •O Neill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 48.1%).
- •Charleston Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.9).
- •O Neill Middle School is the larger school with 403 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 O Neill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), O Neill Middle School ranks higher (52.1 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 O Neill Middle School?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Downers Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleston Middle School: 401. O Neill Middle School: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston Middle School and O Neill Middle School rank in Illinois?
Charleston Middle School is 429th of 670 and O Neill Middle School is 242nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).