Serving 662 students in grades 9-12, Center High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: CENTER H S is located in Center, TX, and its attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 205.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Center High School's student population of 662 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
662 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Center High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5970 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center High School's ranking?
Center High School is ranked #5970 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Center High School often compared to?
Center High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shelbyville School, Timpson School, Tenaha Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center High School?
The graduation rate of Center High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Center High School?
662 students attend Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Center High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center High School?
Center High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Center High School offer ?
Center High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Center High School part of?
Center High School is part of Center Independent School District.
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