Central Middle vs Phenix Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle
Charlotte Court House · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students
Phenix Elementary
Phenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
226 students
| Measure | Central Middle Charlotte Court House, Virginia | Phenix Elementary Phenix, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #220 of 340 | #626 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3273 of 15,369 | #10964 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 381 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| city | Charlotte Court House | Phenix |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.3 vs 70.5).
- •Phenix Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Central Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 90.7%).
- •Central Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.1).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 381 students compared with 226.
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 Phenix Elementary?
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 Phenix Elementary?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Charlotte Court House and Phenix in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 381. Phenix Elementary: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Phenix Elementary rank in Virginia?
Central Middle is 220th of 340 and Phenix Elementary is 626th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).