Central Middle School vs Selma Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 170 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
Selma Middle School
Selma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Gatesville, North Carolina | Selma Middle School Selma, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 469 | #396 of 469 |
| National rank | #8287 of 15,369 | #14203 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 336 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 9% |
| city | Gatesville | Selma |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 17.4).
- •Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 9%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 16%).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 99.1%).
- •Selma Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.6).
- •Selma Middle School is the larger school with 339 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 Selma Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle School ranks higher (47.0 vs 17.4 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 Selma Middle School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Gatesville and Selma in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 336. Selma Middle School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Selma Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Central Middle School is 123rd of 469 and Selma Middle School is 396th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).