Atlantic Middle vs Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atlantic Middle
Quincy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
Central Middle
Quincy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
671 students
| Measure | Atlantic Middle Quincy, Massachusetts | Central Middle Quincy, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #169 of 300 | #78 of 300 |
| National rank | #5580 of 15,369 | #1391 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 601 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Quincy | Quincy |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 59.5).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Central Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.7).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 671 students compared with 601.
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 Atlantic Middle better than Central Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (80.6 vs 59.5 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 Atlantic Middle and Central Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Quincy and Quincy in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atlantic Middle: 601. Central Middle: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atlantic Middle and Central Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Atlantic Middle is 169th of 300 and Central Middle is 78th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).