Central High School

5728 Highway 58
Harrison, TN 37341
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 746 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 746 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Central High School's student population of 746 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
746 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#1021 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
28%
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30-34%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
44%
21%
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White
39%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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80-84%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #1021 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ooltewah High School, East Hamilton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Central High School?
746 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Central High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Hamilton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 746 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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