Central Middle School vs Sweet Home Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 380 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Milton-Freewater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
360 students
Sweet Home Junior High School
Sweet Home · Public middle · Grades 7–8
358 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Milton-Freewater, Oregon | Sweet Home Junior High School Sweet Home, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 208 | #161 of 208 |
| National rank | #12542 of 15,369 | #12173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 360 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| city | Milton-Freewater | Sweet Home |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sweet Home Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 26.7).
- •Sweet Home Junior High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Sweet Home Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 74.3%).
- •Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.0).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 358.
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 Sweet Home Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sweet Home Junior High School ranks higher (28.7 vs 26.7 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 Sweet Home Junior High School?
About 380 km in a straight line, between Milton-Freewater and Sweet Home in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 360. Sweet Home Junior High School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Sweet Home Junior High School rank in Oregon?
Central Middle School is 168th of 208 and Sweet Home Junior High School is 161st of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).