Central MS vs Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central MS
Tulsa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
296 students
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad
Tulsa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
| Measure | Central MS Tulsa, Oklahoma | Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad Tulsa, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 338 | #895 of 899 |
| National rank | #15160 of 15,369 | #50210 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 296 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| city | Tulsa | Tulsa |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.1 vs 4.8).
- •Central MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 96.5%).
- •Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 26.9).
- •Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad is the larger school with 314 students compared with 296.
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 MS better than Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad?
On the Success Index (US), Central MS ranks higher (9.1 vs 4.8 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 MS and Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tulsa and Tulsa in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central MS: 296. Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central MS and Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad rank in Oklahoma?
Central MS is 333rd of 338 and Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad is 895th of 899 among middle schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).