Central School vs Owosso Middle 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 School
Owosso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
Owosso Middle School
Owosso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
| Measure | Central School Owosso, Michigan | Owosso Middle School Owosso, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #974 of 1,581 | #394 of 485 |
| National rank | #33272 of 50,301 | #12591 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 409 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 22% |
| city | Owosso | Owosso |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 26.5).
- •Central School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 47.6%).
- •Central School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.4).
- •Owosso Middle School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 409.
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 School better than Owosso Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central School ranks higher (38.0 vs 26.5 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 Central School and Owosso Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Owosso and Owosso in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 409. Owosso Middle School: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and Owosso Middle School rank in Michigan?
Central School is 974th of 1,581 and Owosso Middle School is 394th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).