Ballard Hudson Middle School vs Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard Hudson Middle School
Macon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
671 students
Central High School
Macon · Public high · Grades 9–12
892 students
| Measure | Ballard Hudson Middle School Macon, Georgia | Central High School Macon, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #453 of 482 | #268 of 431 |
| National rank | #14680 of 15,369 | #13903 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 671 | 892 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 892 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 15% |
| city | Macon | Macon |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 14.1).
- •Central High School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 4%).
- •Central High School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 11%).
- •Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 76.6%).
- •Ballard Hudson Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.6).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 892 students compared with 671.
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 Ballard Hudson Middle School better than Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central High School ranks higher (27.3 vs 14.1 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 Ballard Hudson Middle School and Central High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Macon and Macon in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Hudson Middle School: 671. Central High School: 892. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Hudson Middle School and Central High School rank in Georgia?
Ballard Hudson Middle School is 453rd of 482 and Central High School is 268th of 431 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).