Central Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dobson, North Carolina 27017 · Surry County Schools
#206 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina
#10747 of 15,369 nationally
About Central Middle
Central Middle is a public middle located in Dobson, in the Surry County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 502 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 206th of 469 ranked middle schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (50th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 502.
There are 7 schools in Dobson; Central Middle ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.7
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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Central Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Surry Online Magnet School
Dobson · Public other · Grades K–12
121 students · 0 m away
Dobson Elementary
Dobson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students · 745 m away
Surry Early College
Dobson · Public high · Grades 9–13
296 students · 2.0 km away
Surry Central High
Dobson · Public high · Grades 9–12
679 students · 2.3 km away
Rockford Elementary
Dobson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students · 4.6 km away
White Plains Elementary
Mount Airy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students · 8.5 km away
Copeland Elementary
Dobson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students · 10.0 km away
Mountain Park Elementary
State Road · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
188 students · 11 km away
Meadowview Magnet Middle
Mount Airy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
318 students · 12 km away
North Surry High
Mount Airy · Public high · Grades 9–12
792 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Starmount Middle
Boonville · Public middle · Grades 6–9
502 students
North Asheboro Middle
Asheboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
501 students
Spring Lake Middle
Spring Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
500 students
Thomasville Middle
Thomasville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
500 students
Cane Creek Middle
Fletcher · Public middle · Grades 6–8
499 students
Wheatmore Middle School
Trinity · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Middle a good school?
Central Middle has a Success Index (US) of 35.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #206 of 469 in North Carolina. 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 rank in North Carolina?
Central Middle ranks #206 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina and #10747 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle had 502 students in 2025.
Is Central Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Central Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.