Central Middle School vs North Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 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
North Elementary School
Iron Mountain · Public elementary · Grades K–4
263 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Iron Mountain, Michigan | North Elementary School Iron Mountain, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #226 of 485 | #977 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #7823 of 15,369 | #33304 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 109 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 109 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Iron Mountain | Iron Mountain |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 38.0).
- •North Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •North Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 67%).
- •Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.8).
- •North Elementary School is the larger school with 263 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 North Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle School ranks higher (49.1 vs 38.0 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 Central Middle School and North Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Iron Mountain and Iron Mountain in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 109. North Elementary School: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and North Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Central Middle School is 226th of 485 and North Elementary School is 977th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).