Central Elementary/high School serves 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Central Elementary/high School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Elementary/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Central Elementary/high School's student population of 462 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central Elementary/high School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Central Elementary/high School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2013 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
17%
Black
90%
36%
White
9%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Elementary/high School's ranking?
Central Elementary/high School is ranked #2013 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Elementary/high School?
The graduation rate of Central Elementary/high School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 85%.
How many students attend Central Elementary/high School?
462 students attend Central Elementary/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Central Elementary/high School students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary/high School?
Central Elementary/high School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Elementary/high School offer ?
Central Elementary/high School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Central Elementary/high School part of?
Central Elementary/high School is part of Talbot County School District.
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