Centennial Middle School vs Holmes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 136 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Middle School
Boulder · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
Holmes Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students
| Measure | Centennial Middle School Boulder, Colorado | Holmes Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 262 | #128 of 262 |
| National rank | #6079 of 15,369 | #8808 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 598 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 33% |
| city | Boulder | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 44.6).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 45.5%).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.0).
- •Holmes Middle School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 598.
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 Centennial Middle School better than Holmes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Middle School ranks higher (57.2 vs 44.6 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 Centennial Middle School and Holmes Middle School?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Middle School: 598. Holmes Middle School: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Middle School and Holmes Middle School rank in Colorado?
Centennial Middle School is 77th of 262 and Holmes Middle School is 128th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).