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Central High Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

290^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 369 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Better than 21% of Oklahoma middle schools

Summary

Central High Middle School is a public middle school located in Marlow, Oklahoma, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 103 students. The school is part of the Central High District, which is ranked 348 out of 452 districts in Oklahoma and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Central High Middle School itself has a statewide ranking of 290 out of 369 Oklahoma middle schools and a 1-star rating.

Central High Middle School faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 11.6% to 19.0% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average of 12.9%. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (20%), Mathematics (7%), and Science (22%) are well below the state averages. The school also has a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 39.13% to 50.49% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years. Compared to nearby schools like Geronimo Middle School, Comanche Middle School, and Elgin Middle School, Central High Middle School's academic performance is significantly lower.

While the spending per student at Central High Middle School is not provided, some nearby schools have lower spending per student compared to the state average, which may contribute to the challenges the school faces. The consistently high chronic absenteeism rates are also a concerning trend that may impact student learning and academic achievement. Overall, Central High Middle School appears to be underperforming compared to state and regional averages, and it may benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

103

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$1,525

Per pupil spending ?

40.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

274801 Broncho Rd
Marlow, OK 73055-3055

(580) 658-6858

District: Central High

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.7%

Hispanic:

10.7%

Two or more races:

6.8%

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Worth a look

!Test scores below the Oklahoma average (16% vs 27% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (21st percentile)

!Mathematics scores 19 pts below the Oklahoma average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school16%

District avg19%

Oklahoma avg27%

290^th of 369

Oklahoma public middle schools ?

Bottom 21%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

348^th of 452Central High among Oklahoma districts

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Science22%-8 vs state

English Language Arts I20%-6 vs state

Mathematics7%-19 vs state

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Schools Near Central High Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)					OSTP Mathematics (2025)					OSTP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Central High Middle School	Public	6-8	274801 Broncho Rd	Marlow	73055	Stephens County	Central High	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 658-6858	103	8	13.6	40.8%	79 (76.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.8%)	26.3	290^th of 369 public middle schools	21.4%					(n/a)		23.0	18.0	19.0	20.0		0.0	18.0	0.0	7.0		22.0	22.0	$1,525
Marlow Middle School	Public	6-8	201 S 9th Street	Marlow	73055	Stephens County	Marlow	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 658-2619	282	22	12.5	51.4%	211 (74.8%)	2 (0.7%)	23 (8.2%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (11.0%)	61.4	105^th of 369 public middle schools	71.5%		65.6	42^nd of 189 public middle schools	77.8%	63		39.0	23.0	24.0	29.0		32.0	32.0	12.0	25.0		41.0	41.0	$11,093
Duncan Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 Chisholm Trail Parkway	Duncan	73533	Stephens County	Duncan	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 470-8106	696	46	15.1	68.8%	375 (53.9%)	21 (3.0%)	156 (22.4%)	13 (1.9%)	31 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	99 (14.2%)	56.9	124^th of 369 public middle schools	66.4%		40.4	110^th of 189 public middle schools	41.8%	14		24.0	25.0	20.0	24.0		34.0	35.0	20.0	30.0		34.0	34.0	$11,543
Empire Middle School	Public	6-8	276803 E 1760 Road	Duncan	73533	Stephens County	Empire	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 255-7515	112	7	15.0	61.6%	69 (61.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.9%)	1 (0.9%)	17 (15.2%)	65.5	90^th of 369 public middle schools	75.6%					(n/a)		34.0	37.0	31.0	35.0		35.0	19.0	6.0	20.0		52.0	52.0	$11,967
MacArthur Middle School	Public	6-8	510 Northeast 45th Street	Lawton	73507	Comanche County	Lawton	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 353-5111	829	61	13.5	67.3%	332 (40.0%)	121 (14.6%)	176 (21.2%)	11 (1.3%)	40 (4.8%)	8 (1.0%)	141 (17.0%)	38.2	225^th of 369 public middle schools	39.0%		17.7	156^th of 189 public middle schools	17.5%	69		22.0	21.0	19.0	21.0		25.0	23.0	8.0	18.0		24.0	24.0	$11,322
Rush Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	711 West Choctaw	Rush Springs	73082	Grady County	Rush Springs	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 476-3447	106	8	13.4	65.1%	79 (74.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (11.3%)	26.3	289^th of 369 public middle schools	21.7%					(n/a)		18.0	7.0	16.0	13.0		7.0	14.0	3.0	9.0		41.0	41.0	$12,359
Elgin Middle School	Public	5-8	712 J St	Elgin	73538	Comanche County	Elgin	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 492-3655	799	45	17.7	27.9%	456 (57.1%)	22 (2.8%)	134 (16.8%)	12 (1.5%)	67 (8.4%)	9 (1.1%)	99 (12.4%)	59.2	114^th of 369 public middle schools	69.1%		57.8	59^th of 189 public middle schools	68.8%	55	33.0	29.0	29.0	31.0	31.0	39.0	22.0	30.0	12.0	25.0	40.0	41.0	40.0	$8,948
Fletcher Junior High School	Public	7-8	101 W Hornaday	Fletcher	73541	Comanche County	Fletcher	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 549-3031	60	6	10.5	48.3%	39 (65.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.3%)	1 (1.7%)	6 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (15.0%)	39.8	211^th of 369 public middle schools	42.8%					(n/a)			30.0	16.0	24.0			10.0	4.0	7.0		39.0	39.0	$11,841
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	1201 Northwest Fort Sill Boule	Lawton	73507	Comanche County	Lawton	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 355-8544	955	61	15.5	80.7%	282 (29.5%)	168 (17.6%)	273 (28.6%)	14 (1.5%)	46 (4.8%)	17 (1.8%)	155 (16.2%)	17.5	330^th of 369 public middle schools	10.6%		8.3	183^rd of 189 public middle schools	3.2%	147		17.0	11.0	12.0	13.0		11.0	9.0	5.0	9.0		14.0	14.0	$11,439
Comanche Middle School	Public	6-8	1030 Ash Avenue	Comanche	73529	Stephens County	Comanche	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 439-2922	175	11	16.5	65.7%	125 (71.4%)	2 (1.1%)	16 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (14.3%)	48.4	164^th of 369 public middle schools	55.6%					(n/a)		30.0	18.0	19.0	23.0		39.0	26.0	19.0	28.0		16.0	16.0	$9,238

Frequently Asked Questions about Central High Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Central High Middle School?

Students at Central High Middle School are 77% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% American Indian.

How many students attend Central High Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 103 students attended Central High Middle School.

Is Central High Middle School a good school?

Central High Middle School ranks in the bottom 21.4% of Oklahoma middle schools.

What district is Central High Middle School in?

Central High

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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