Bowdon Middle School vs. Central Middle School
Should you attend Bowdon Middle School or Central Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 306 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 1,028 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
306 students
1,028 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#536 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#448 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
104
366
Grade 7 Students
111
334
Grade 8 Students
91
328
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
13%
11%
% White
70%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
