Central High School

17024 The Trail
King And Queen Court House, VA 23085
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 273 students in grades 7-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Central High School's student population of 273 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#980 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
35-39%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
75-79%
69%
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 Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
45-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Central High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
32%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Central High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Central High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
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 Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
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 Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #980 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Essex High School, Rappahannock High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Central High School?
273 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Central High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of King And Queen County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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