Central Middle School vs Gates County Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Gatesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
336 students
Gates County Senior High
Gatesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Gatesville, North Carolina | Gates County Senior High Gatesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 469 | #237 of 528 |
| National rank | #8287 of 15,369 | #9805 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 336 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Gatesville | Gatesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 44.5).
- •Gates County Senior High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Gates County Senior High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 54.6%).
- •Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.8).
- •Gates County Senior High is the larger school with 432 students compared with 336.
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 School better than Gates County Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle School ranks higher (47.0 vs 44.5 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 School and Gates County Senior High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gatesville and Gatesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 336. Gates County Senior High: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Gates County Senior High rank in North Carolina?
Central Middle School is 123rd of 469 and Gates County Senior High is 237th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).