Centralia Middle School vs Fords Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centralia Middle School
Centralia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
479 students
Fords Prairie Elementary
Centralia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
443 students
| Measure | Centralia Middle School Centralia, Washington | Fords Prairie Elementary Centralia, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 363 | #704 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10413 of 15,369 | #24192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 479 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| city | Centralia | Centralia |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fords Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 37.2).
- •Fords Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Centralia Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Centralia Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 75.4%).
- •Fords Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.4).
- •Centralia Middle School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 443.
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 Centralia Middle School better than Fords Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fords Prairie Elementary ranks higher (51.4 vs 37.2 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 Centralia Middle School and Fords Prairie Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Centralia and Centralia in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centralia Middle School: 479. Fords Prairie Elementary: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centralia Middle School and Fords Prairie Elementary rank in Washington?
Centralia Middle School is 285th of 363 and Fords Prairie Elementary is 704th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).