Centennial High School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(470) 254-4230
Centennial High School serves 1,930 students in grades 9-12.
Centennial High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Centennial High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Centennial High School's student population of 1,930 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,930 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 114 teachers |
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School Comparison
Centennial High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Centennial High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #550 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 15% |
| Black | 26% | 37% |
| White | 42% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 92% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fulton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Centennial High School is Dunwoody High School (4.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Holcomb Bridge Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hillside Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Roswell Hillside Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 521 students10
0.3 miles
9250 Scott Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-6362 0.3 PK-5 521 - Alpharetta Holcomb Bridge Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 721 students10
0.9 miles
2700 Holcomb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-5280 0.9 6-8 721 - Roswell River Eves Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 625 students10
1.1 miles
9000 Eves Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-4550 1.1 PK-5 625 - Roswell Jackson Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 657 students10
1.7 miles
1400 Martin Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 594-5290 1.7 PK-5 657 - Alpharetta Amana Academy School Charter School
Math: 61% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 699 students10
1.8 miles
285 S Main St
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 624-0989 1.8 K-8 699
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