Central MS
#191 of 338 middle schools in Oklahoma
#12200 of 15,369 nationally
About Central MS
Central MS is a public middle located in Lawton, in the Lawton school district of Oklahoma, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 955 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 191st of 338 ranked middle schools in Oklahoma. Its strongest component is students per teacher (42th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 955.
There are 26 schools in Lawton; Central MS ranks 15th of 25 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)36%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)80.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
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 MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 955
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lawton HS
Lawton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,243 students · 457 m away
Whittier ES
Lawton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students · 733 m away
Washington ES
Lawton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
122 students · 938 m away
Pat Henry ES
Lawton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
525 students · 1.5 km away
Lincoln ES
Lawton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students · 2.7 km away
Pioneer Park ES
Lawton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
318 students · 2.9 km away
Learning Tree Academy
Lawton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
547 students · 3.5 km away
Comanche Academy ES
Lawton · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
95 students · 3.5 km away
Cleveland ES
Lawton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students · 3.7 km away
Ridgecrest ES
Lawton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Oklahoma with a comparable Enrollment.
Midwest City MS
Midwest City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
940 students
Oneta Ridge MS
Broken Arrow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
938 students
James L. Capps MS
Warr Acres · Public middle · Grades 6–8
938 students
Stillwater MS
Stillwater · Public middle · Grades 6–7
932 students
Classen MS of Advanced Studies
Oklahoma City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
916 students
Heartland MS
Edmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central MS a good school?
Central MS has a Success Index (US) of 28.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #191 of 338 in Oklahoma. 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 MS rank in Oklahoma?
Central MS ranks #191 of 338 middle schools in Oklahoma and #12200 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central MS?
Central MS had 955 students in 2025.
Is Central MS a elementary school or a high school?
Central MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.