Central Middle vs Columbus Career and College Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle
Whiteville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students
Columbus Career and College Academy
Whiteville · Public high · Grades 9–13
230 students
| Measure | Central Middle Whiteville, North Carolina | Columbus Career and College Academy Whiteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 469 | #273 of 528 |
| National rank | #9440 of 15,369 | #10770 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 451 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| city | Whiteville | Whiteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.7 vs 40.8).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Columbus Career and College Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Columbus Career and College Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.3%).
- •Central Middle does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.2).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 451 students compared with 230.
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 Columbus Career and College Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Middle and Columbus Career and College Academy?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Whiteville and Whiteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 451. Columbus Career and College Academy: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Columbus Career and College Academy rank in North Carolina?
Central Middle is 152nd of 469 and Columbus Career and College Academy is 273rd of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).