Central Middle vs Rockford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.6 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
Rockford Elementary
Dobson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
| Measure | Central Middle Dobson, North Carolina | Rockford Elementary Dobson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 469 | #562 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10747 of 15,369 | #33458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 502 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| city | Dobson | Dobson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rockford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 35.5).
- •Rockford Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Rockford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Rockford Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.7).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 502 students compared with 335.
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 Rockford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rockford Elementary ranks higher (37.8 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 Rockford Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Dobson and Dobson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 502. Rockford Elementary: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Rockford Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Central Middle is 206th of 469 and Rockford Elementary is 562nd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).