Centralia Middle School vs Rochester Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 13 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
Rochester Middle School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
535 students
| Measure | Centralia Middle School Centralia, Washington | Rochester Middle School Rochester, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 363 | #181 of 363 |
| National rank | #10413 of 15,369 | #6725 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 479 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Centralia | Rochester |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rochester Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 37.2).
- •Rochester Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Rochester Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Rochester Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 74.9%).
- •Centralia Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 19.8).
- •Rochester Middle School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 479.
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 Rochester Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rochester Middle School ranks higher (54.3 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 Rochester Middle School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Centralia and Rochester in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centralia Middle School: 479. Rochester Middle School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centralia Middle School and Rochester Middle School rank in Washington?
Centralia Middle School is 285th of 363 and Rochester Middle School is 181st of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).