Central Middle School vs Kingsford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Iron Mountain · Public middle · Grades 7–8
109 students
Kingsford Middle School
Kingsford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
608 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Iron Mountain, Michigan | Kingsford Middle School Kingsford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #226 of 485 | #230 of 485 |
| National rank | #7823 of 15,369 | #7982 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 109 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 109 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| city | Iron Mountain | Kingsford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.1 vs 48.5).
- •Kingsford Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Kingsford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 67%).
- •Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.0).
- •Kingsford Middle School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 109.
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 Kingsford Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Middle School and Kingsford Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Iron Mountain and Kingsford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 109. Kingsford Middle School: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Kingsford Middle School rank in Michigan?
Central Middle School is 226th of 485 and Kingsford Middle School is 230th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).