Central City Middle School vs Douglas Co West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nebraska, United States, 140 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central City Middle School
Central City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
223 students
Douglas Co West Middle School
Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
233 students
| Measure | Central City Middle School Central City, Nebraska | Douglas Co West Middle School Valley, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #72 of 123 | #18 of 123 |
| National rank | #6125 of 15,369 | #1832 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 223 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 223 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Central City | Valley |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas Co West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 57.0).
- •Douglas Co West Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Douglas Co West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Douglas Co West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 35.4%).
- •Douglas Co West Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.4).
- •Douglas Co West Middle School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 223.
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 City Middle School better than Douglas Co West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas Co West Middle School ranks higher (77.9 vs 57.0 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 City Middle School and Douglas Co West Middle School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Central City and Valley in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central City Middle School: 223. Douglas Co West Middle School: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central City Middle School and Douglas Co West Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Central City Middle School is 72nd of 123 and Douglas Co West Middle School is 18th of 123 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).