Charlestown Middle School vs Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlestown Middle School
Charlestown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
Charlestown · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
588 students
| Measure | Charlestown Middle School Charlestown, Indiana | Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Charlestown, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 335 | #501 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #7781 of 15,369 | #22586 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 647 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 52.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Charlestown | Charlestown |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 49.3).
- •Charlestown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 52.7%).
- •Pleasant Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.6).
- •Charlestown Middle School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 588.
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 Charlestown Middle School better than Pleasant Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 49.3 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 Charlestown Middle School and Pleasant Ridge Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Charlestown and Charlestown in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charlestown Middle School: 647. Pleasant Ridge Elementary School: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charlestown Middle School and Pleasant Ridge Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Charlestown Middle School is 189th of 335 and Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is 501st of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).