Central Middle vs Copeland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle
Dobson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
502 students
Copeland Elementary
Dobson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
| Measure | Central Middle Dobson, North Carolina | Copeland Elementary Dobson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 469 | #499 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10747 of 15,369 | #31441 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 502 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| city | Dobson | Dobson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Copeland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 35.5).
- •Copeland Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Copeland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.4%).
- •Copeland Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.7).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 502 students compared with 274.
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 Middle better than Copeland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Copeland Elementary ranks higher (40.7 vs 35.5 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 Middle and Copeland Elementary?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Dobson and Dobson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 502. Copeland Elementary: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Copeland Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Central Middle is 206th of 469 and Copeland Elementary is 499th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).