Brogden Middle vs Central Park School For Children
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brogden Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students
Central Park School For Children
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
585 students
| Measure | Brogden Middle Durham, North Carolina | Central Park School For Children Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 469 | #178 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14430 of 15,369 | #14773 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 753 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 45% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Park School For Children scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 16.0).
- •Central Park School For Children does better on math proficiency (45% vs 25%).
- •Central Park School For Children does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 28%).
- •Central Park School For Children does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 99.5%).
- •Central Park School For Children does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.1).
- •Brogden Middle is the larger school with 753 students compared with 585.
- •Brogden Middle is a public school while Central Park School For Children is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Brogden Middle better than Central Park School For Children?
On the Success Index (US), Central Park School For Children ranks higher (65.0 vs 16.0 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 Brogden Middle and Central Park School For Children?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brogden Middle: 753. Central Park School For Children: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brogden Middle and Central Park School For Children rank in North Carolina?
Brogden Middle is 418th of 469 and Central Park School For Children is 178th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).