Chariton High School vs Hudson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 169 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
Hudson High School
Hudson · Public high · Grades 7–12
371 students
| Measure | Chariton High School Chariton, Iowa | Hudson High School Hudson, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #235 of 319 | #20 of 319 |
| National rank | #3926 of 16,910 | #531 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 372 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 87% |
| city | Chariton | Hudson |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hudson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 67.5).
- •Hudson High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Hudson High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Hudson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 55.1%).
- •Chariton High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.3).
- •Chariton High School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 371.
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 Hudson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hudson High School ranks higher (86.2 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 Hudson High School?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Chariton and Hudson in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chariton High School: 372. Hudson High School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chariton High School and Hudson High School rank in Iowa?
Chariton High School is 235th of 319 and Hudson High School is 20th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).