Charleston High vs Lexington High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 469 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charleston High
Charleston · Public high · Grades 7–12
310 students
Lexington High
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
310 students
| Measure | Charleston High Charleston, Missouri | Lexington High Lexington, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #441 of 497 | #428 of 497 |
| National rank | #13619 of 16,910 | #13191 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 310 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 17% |
| city | Charleston | Lexington |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lexington High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 28.7).
- •Lexington High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •Charleston High does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 37%).
- •Lexington High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 100%).
- •Charleston High does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.2).
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 Charleston High better than Lexington High?
On the Success Index (US), Lexington High ranks higher (30.7 vs 28.7 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 Charleston High and Lexington High?
About 469 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Lexington in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleston High: 310. Lexington High: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston High and Lexington High rank in Missouri?
Charleston High is 441st of 497 and Lexington High is 428th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).