Centennial Middle School vs Verda James Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wyoming, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Middle School
Casper · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students
Verda James Elementary
Casper · Public elementary · Grades K–5
448 students
| Measure | Centennial Middle School Casper, Wyoming | Verda James Elementary Casper, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 50 | #87 of 151 |
| National rank | #4333 of 15,369 | #16893 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 755 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 755 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| city | Casper | Casper |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 61.9).
- •Verda James Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •Verda James Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 35.1%).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.0).
- •Centennial Middle School is the larger school with 755 students compared with 448.
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 Centennial Middle School better than Verda James Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Middle School ranks higher (65.2 vs 61.9 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 Centennial Middle School and Verda James Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Casper and Casper in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Middle School: 755. Verda James Elementary: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Middle School and Verda James Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Centennial Middle School is 30th of 50 and Verda James Elementary is 87th of 151 among middle schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).