Blue Water Middle College Academy vs Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Water Middle College Academy
Port Huron · Charter high · Grades 9–12
205 students
Central Middle School
Port Huron · Public middle · Grades 6–8
599 students
| Measure | Blue Water Middle College Academy Port Huron, Michigan | Central Middle School Port Huron, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 591 | #419 of 485 |
| National rank | #4671 of 16,910 | #13265 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 205 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 18% |
| city | Port Huron | Port Huron |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Water Middle College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 22.8).
- •Blue Water Middle College Academy does better on math proficiency (30% vs 18%).
- •Blue Water Middle College Academy does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 29%).
- •Blue Water Middle College Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 63.4%).
- •Blue Water Middle College Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.6).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 205.
- •Blue Water Middle College Academy is a charter school while Central Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Blue Water Middle College Academy better than Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Water Middle College Academy ranks higher (64.4 vs 22.8 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 Blue Water Middle College Academy and Central Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Port Huron and Port Huron in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Water Middle College Academy: 205. Central Middle School: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Water Middle College Academy and Central Middle School rank in Michigan?
Blue Water Middle College Academy is 121st of 591 and Central Middle School is 419th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).