Centre Middle School vs Charles R Drew Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 70 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centre Middle School
Centre · Public middle · Grades 5–8
450 students
Charles R Drew Middle School
Lincoln · Public middle · Grades 6–8
448 students
| Measure | Centre Middle School Centre, Alabama | Charles R Drew Middle School Lincoln, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 263 | #131 of 263 |
| National rank | #9526 of 15,369 | #9098 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 450 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| city | Centre | Lincoln |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles R Drew Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 41.3).
- •Charles R Drew Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Charles R Drew Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Centre Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 58.3%).
- •Charles R Drew Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.4).
- •Centre Middle School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 448.
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 Centre Middle School better than Charles R Drew Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Charles R Drew Middle School ranks higher (43.3 vs 41.3 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 Centre Middle School and Charles R Drew Middle School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Centre and Lincoln in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centre Middle School: 450. Charles R Drew Middle School: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centre Middle School and Charles R Drew Middle School rank in Alabama?
Centre Middle School is 142nd of 263 and Charles R Drew Middle School is 131st of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).