Aplington Middle School vs Centennial Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 423 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aplington Middle School
Polo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
114 students
Centennial Elem School
Polo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
| Measure | Aplington Middle School Polo, Illinois | Centennial Elem School Polo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 670 | #963 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8299 of 15,369 | #28371 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 114 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Polo | Polo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aplington Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 45.3).
- •Centennial Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Aplington Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Centennial Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 48.2%).
- •Aplington Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.3).
- •Centennial Elem School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 114.
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 Aplington Middle School better than Centennial Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Aplington Middle School ranks higher (46.9 vs 45.3 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 Aplington Middle School and Centennial Elem School?
About 423 m in a straight line, between Polo and Polo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aplington Middle School: 114. Centennial Elem School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aplington Middle School and Centennial Elem School rank in Illinois?
Aplington Middle School is 307th of 670 and Centennial Elem School is 963rd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).