Chariton High School vs Chariton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chariton High School
Chariton · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students
Chariton Middle School
Chariton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students
| Measure | Chariton High School Chariton, Iowa | Chariton Middle School Chariton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #235 of 319 | #124 of 239 |
| National rank | #3926 of 16,910 | #2050 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 372 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 73% |
| city | Chariton | Chariton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chariton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 67.5).
- •Chariton Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Chariton High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Chariton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 55.1%).
- •Chariton High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.5).
- •Chariton High School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 284.
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 Chariton High School better than Chariton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chariton Middle School ranks higher (76.7 vs 67.5 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 Chariton High School and Chariton Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chariton and Chariton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chariton High School: 372. Chariton Middle School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chariton High School and Chariton Middle School rank in Iowa?
Chariton High School is 235th of 319 and Chariton Middle School is 124th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).