Chariton Middle School vs Crestwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 279 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
Crestwood Middle School
Cresco · Public middle · Grades 5–8
283 students
| Measure | Chariton Middle School Chariton, Iowa | Crestwood Middle School Cresco, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 239 | #213 of 239 |
| National rank | #2050 of 15,369 | #6050 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 284 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.9% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | – |
| Math proficiency | 73% | – |
| city | Chariton | Cresco |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chariton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 57.3).
- •Crestwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 53.9%).
- •Chariton Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.2).
- •Chariton Middle School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 283.
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 Crestwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chariton Middle School ranks higher (76.7 vs 57.3 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 Chariton Middle School and Crestwood Middle School?
About 279 km in a straight line, between Chariton and Cresco in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chariton Middle School: 284. Crestwood Middle School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chariton Middle School and Crestwood Middle School rank in Iowa?
Chariton Middle School is 124th of 239 and Crestwood Middle School is 213th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).