Allen Park Middle School vs Centennial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 44 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allen Park Middle School
Allen Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
896 students
Centennial Middle School
South Lyon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
898 students
| Measure | Allen Park Middle School Allen Park, Michigan | Centennial Middle School South Lyon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #308 of 485 | #96 of 485 |
| National rank | #9801 of 15,369 | #3678 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 896 | 898 |
| Enrollment | 896 | 898 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.7% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 55% |
| city | Allen Park | South Lyon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 40.0).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 44%).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 48.7%).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.4).
- •Centennial Middle School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 896.
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 Allen Park Middle School better than Centennial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Middle School ranks higher (68.4 vs 40.0 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 Allen Park Middle School and Centennial Middle School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Allen Park and South Lyon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allen Park Middle School: 896. Centennial Middle School: 898. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allen Park Middle School and Centennial Middle School rank in Michigan?
Allen Park Middle School is 308th of 485 and Centennial Middle School is 96th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).