Central Elementary vs Gulfport Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
Gulfport Central Middle
Gulfport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi | Gulfport Central Middle Gulfport, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 427 | #104 of 181 |
| National rank | #34239 of 50,301 | #11965 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 482 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Gulfport | Gulfport |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 29.8).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 29%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.8%).
- •Gulfport Central Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
- •Gulfport Central Middle is the larger school with 568 students compared with 482.
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 Elementary better than Gulfport Central Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (36.6 vs 29.8 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 Central Elementary and Gulfport Central Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Gulfport in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 482. Gulfport Central Middle: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Gulfport Central Middle rank in Mississippi?
Central Elementary is 236th of 427 and Gulfport Central Middle is 104th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).