Central High School vs Dunbar Magnet Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Little Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,371 students
Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Little Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students
| Measure | Central High School Little Rock, Arkansas | Dunbar Magnet Middle School Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 276 | #200 of 211 |
| National rank | #9540 of 16,910 | #13482 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,371 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 2,371 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 20% |
| city | Little Rock | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 21.7).
- •Central High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 20%).
- •Central High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 99%).
- •Dunbar Magnet Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.7).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 2,371 students compared with 315.
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 Central High School better than Dunbar Magnet Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central High School ranks higher (45.6 vs 21.7 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 Central High School and Dunbar Magnet Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 2,371. Dunbar Magnet Middle School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Dunbar Magnet Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Central High School is 121st of 276 and Dunbar Magnet Middle School is 200th of 211 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).