Centre Middle School

Cherokee County
1920 East Main Street
Centre, AL 35960
450 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Centre Middle School, located at 1920 East Main Street in Centre, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Cherokee County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of students in the upper elementary and early adolescent grades, providing a transitionary environment between primary education and high school. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive community that emphasizes both core academic growth and the character development of its student body.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Cherokee County School System, which prioritizes student achievement, technological integration, and preparation for future success. By offering a curriculum that balances academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities, Centre Middle School aims to engage students through diverse learning experiences. Families and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or administrative contact information can find further details on the official school website at http://www.cherokeek12.org/cms.
450
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
20.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    381 (84.7%)
  • Black
    28 (6.2%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (5.1%)
  • Two or More
    15 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cherokee County
Phone: (256)927-5656
Website: http://www.cherokeek12.org/cms
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 252
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 119
Grade 6 104
Grade 7 121
Grade 8 106
Gender Ratio