Central Middle School vs Centralia Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 377 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Evergreen Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
560 students
Centralia Jr High School
Centralia · Public middle · Grades 4–8
559 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Evergreen Park, Illinois | Centralia Jr High School Centralia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #372 of 670 | #619 of 670 |
| National rank | #9805 of 15,369 | #14089 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 560 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 14% |
| city | Evergreen Park | Centralia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 18.1).
- •Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 14%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 99.1%).
- •Centralia Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.2).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 559.
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 Middle School better than Centralia Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle School ranks higher (40.0 vs 18.1 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 Central Middle School and Centralia Jr High School?
About 377 km in a straight line, between Evergreen Park and Centralia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 560. Centralia Jr High School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Centralia Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Central Middle School is 372nd of 670 and Centralia Jr High School is 619th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).