Bowdon Middle School vs. Central Middle School
Should I attend Bowdon Middle School or Central Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bowdon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 274 students in grades 6-8, Bowdon Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 975 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
274 students
975 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#525 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#296 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
87
303
Grade 7 Students
86
334
Grade 8 Students
101
338
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
11%
10%
% White
74%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%