Center Grove Middle School Central vs Perry Meridian Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center Grove Middle School Central
Greenwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,278 students
Perry Meridian Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,278 students
| Measure | Center Grove Middle School Central Greenwood, Indiana | Perry Meridian Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 335 | #170 of 335 |
| National rank | #2960 of 15,369 | #7198 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,278 | 1,278 |
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 1,278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Greenwood | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center Grove Middle School Central scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 52.0).
- •Center Grove Middle School Central does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Center Grove Middle School Central does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Center Grove Middle School Central does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 65.3%).
- •Perry Meridian Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 21.0).
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 Center Grove Middle School Central better than Perry Meridian Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Center Grove Middle School Central ranks higher (71.8 vs 52.0 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 Center Grove Middle School Central and Perry Meridian Middle School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Greenwood and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center Grove Middle School Central: 1,278. Perry Meridian Middle School: 1,278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center Grove Middle School Central and Perry Meridian Middle School rank in Indiana?
Center Grove Middle School Central is 38th of 335 and Perry Meridian Middle School is 170th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).