Chariton High School vs Hinton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 305 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
Hinton High School
Hinton · Public high · Grades 7–12
370 students
| Measure | Chariton High School Chariton, Iowa | Hinton High School Hinton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #235 of 319 | #62 of 319 |
| National rank | #3926 of 16,910 | #988 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 372 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 10.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 74.5% |
| city | Chariton | Hinton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hinton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 67.5).
- •Hinton High School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 57%).
- •Hinton High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 77%).
- •Hinton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 55.1%).
- •Chariton High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.6).
- •Chariton High School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 370.
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 Hinton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hinton High School ranks higher (82.1 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 Hinton High School?
About 305 km in a straight line, between Chariton and Hinton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chariton High School: 372. Hinton High School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chariton High School and Hinton High School rank in Iowa?
Chariton High School is 235th of 319 and Hinton High School is 62nd of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).