Central High School
- Central High School serves 273 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Central High School's student population of 273 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 273 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #996 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 44% | 33% |
| White | 50% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Coosa County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central High School is Coosa County Career Technical Center (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Central Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford Central Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 288 students
0.6 miles
97 Coosa County Road 75
Rockford, AL 35136
(256)377-1490 0.6 5-8 288 - Rockford Coosa County Career Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.6 miles
17768 Us Hwy 231
Rockford, AL 35136
(256)377-4678 0.6 9-12 n/a - Rockford Central Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 343 students
0.7 miles
95 Coosa County Rd 75
Rockford, AL 35136
(256)377-1456 0.7 K-4 343 - Sylacauga Pinecrest Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 520 students
11.7 miles
615 Coaling Rd
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256)245-5700 11.7 3-5 520 - Sylacauga Sylacauga High School Grades: 9-12 | 681 students
12.7 miles
701 N Broadway
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256)249-0911 12.7 9-12 681
School Reviews
| 2 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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