Central Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Central, Louisiana 70818 · Central Community School District
#39 of 218 middle schools in Louisiana
#1624 of 15,369 nationally
About Central Middle School
Central Middle School is a public middle located in Central, in the Central Community School District school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,012 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 39th of 218 ranked middle schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is math proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,012.
There are 2 schools in Central; Central Middle School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)84%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Intermediate School
Central · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
1,039 students · 143 m away
Central High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,529 students · 3.2 km away
Tanglewood Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
622 students · 4.8 km away
Bellingrath Hills Elementary School
Greenwell Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
378 students · 7.1 km away
Greenbrier Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students · 7.7 km away
Live Oak Junior High
Watson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
654 students · 8.5 km away
Live Oak Elementary School
Denham Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
571 students · 8.5 km away
South Live Oak Elementary School
Watson · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
509 students · 8.7 km away
GEO Prep Baker
Baker · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
121 students · 8.7 km away
Advantage Charter Academy
Baker · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
743 students · 8.8 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
S. J. Welsh Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,011 students
Haughton Middle School
Haughton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
993 students
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School
Shreveport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
992 students
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School
Shreveport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
977 students
Elm Grove Middle School
Bossier City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
916 students
L.J. Alleman Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
890 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Middle School a good school?
Central Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 79.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #39 of 218 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Central Middle School ranks #39 of 218 middle schools in Louisiana and #1624 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School had 1,012 students in 2025.
Is Central Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Central Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.