For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 448 students in Centre, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Centre, AL is Cherokee County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centre, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Centre have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Centre, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cherokee County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Centre, AL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherokee County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 Warrior Dr
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3625
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3625
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Cherokee County Career Technology Center
Vocational School
600 Bay Springs Rd
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5351
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5351
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Centre, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Centre, AL include Cherokee County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Centre?
2 public high schools are located in Centre.
What is the racial composition of students in Centre?
Centre public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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