Chariton Middle School vs Columbus Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chariton Middle School
Chariton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students
Columbus Elementary School
Chariton · Public elementary · Grades K–2
301 students
| Measure | Chariton Middle School Chariton, Iowa | Columbus Elementary School Chariton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 239 | #631 of 654 |
| National rank | #2050 of 15,369 | #30744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 284 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.9% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | – |
| Math proficiency | 73% | – |
| city | Chariton | Chariton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chariton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 41.8).
- •Chariton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 65.4%).
- •Chariton Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.8).
- •Columbus Elementary School is the larger school with 301 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 Middle School better than Columbus Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chariton Middle School ranks higher (76.7 vs 41.8 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 Middle School and Columbus Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chariton and Chariton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chariton Middle School: 284. Columbus Elementary School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chariton Middle School and Columbus Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Chariton Middle School is 124th of 239 and Columbus Elementary School is 631st of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).