Central High School

97 Coosa County Road 75
Rockford, AL 35136
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 362 students in grades 7-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central High School's student population of 362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
362 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#916 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
29%
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40-44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
5%
11%
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Black
45%
32%
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White
48%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-79%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Central High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #916 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Central High School?
362 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Central High School students are White, 45% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Coosa County School District.

School Reviews

2   10/19/2010
This school is very poor and therefore, cannot offer a good educational experience. The administrators are biased and do not treat everyone equally. There are some very good teachers, but they need a better environment. There are no advanced classes and the students are not well prepared to further their education.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - lbivi

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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