Central Middle School vs Sugar Mill Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Gonzales · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
Sugar Mill Primary
Prairieville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Gonzales, Louisiana | Sugar Mill Primary Prairieville, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 218 | #448 of 697 |
| National rank | #1467 of 15,369 | #19825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 512 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | – |
| Math proficiency | 73% | – |
| city | Gonzales | Prairieville |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 57.7).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 55.7%).
- •Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
- •Sugar Mill Primary is the larger school with 644 students compared with 512.
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 Sugar Mill Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle School ranks higher (80.1 vs 57.7 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 Sugar Mill Primary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Gonzales and Prairieville in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 512. Sugar Mill Primary: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Sugar Mill Primary rank in Louisiana?
Central Middle School is 35th of 218 and Sugar Mill Primary is 448th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).