Centennial Arts Academy vs Gainesville Middle School West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Arts Academy
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
760 students
Gainesville Middle School West
Gainesville- · Public middle · Grades 6–8
931 students
| Measure | Centennial Arts Academy Gainesville, Georgia | Gainesville Middle School West Gainesville-, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #835 of 1,308 | #283 of 482 |
| National rank | #37934 of 50,301 | #11356 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 760 | 931 |
| Enrollment | 760 | 931 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville- |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gainesville Middle School West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 30.9).
- •Centennial Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 73.3%).
- •Centennial Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.3).
- •Gainesville Middle School West is the larger school with 931 students compared with 760.
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 Arts Academy better than Gainesville Middle School West?
On the Success Index (US), Gainesville Middle School West ranks higher (32.7 vs 30.9 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 Arts Academy and Gainesville Middle School West?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville- in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Arts Academy: 760. Gainesville Middle School West: 931. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Arts Academy and Gainesville Middle School West rank in Georgia?
Centennial Arts Academy is 835th of 1,308 and Gainesville Middle School West is 283rd of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).