Buckland Elementary vs Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckland Elementary
Gates · Public elementary · Grades K–5
220 students
Central Middle School
Gatesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
336 students
| Measure | Buckland Elementary Gates, North Carolina | Central Middle School Gatesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #641 of 1,457 | #123 of 469 |
| National rank | #35431 of 50,301 | #8287 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 220 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 52.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Gates | Gatesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 34.7).
- •Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Buckland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 52.7%).
- •Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.7).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 220.
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 Buckland Elementary better than Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle School ranks higher (47.0 vs 34.7 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 Buckland Elementary and Central Middle School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Gates and Gatesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckland Elementary: 220. Central Middle School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckland Elementary and Central Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Buckland Elementary is 641st of 1,457 and Central Middle School is 123rd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).