Central High School
- Central High School serves 622 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
Top Placements
Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Central High School's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 622 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #97 out of 1,130 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 9% |
| Black | 39% | 34% |
| White | 46% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.43 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chesterfield 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central High School is Buford High School (15.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is New Heights Middle School (3.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pageland Elementary School (2.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pageland Pageland Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 410 students
2.7 miles
715 West Mcgregor Street
Pageland, SC 29728
(843)672-2400 2.7 3-5 410 - Pageland Petersburg Primary Grades: PK-2 | 446 students
3.1 miles
326 North Arnold Street
Pageland, SC 29728
(843)672-6241 3.1 PK-2 446 - Jefferson New Heights Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 486 students
3.9 miles
5738 Highway 151
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843)658-6830 3.9 6-8 486 - Jefferson Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 360 students
7.5 miles
809 West Elizabeth Street
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843)658-3295 7.5 PK-5 360 - Ruby Ruby Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 266 students
9.8 miles
249 Thurman Avenue
Ruby, SC 29741
(843)634-6310 9.8 PK-5 266
School Reviews
| 5 This is a great school and everyone is treated equally.! We have so many good times with our teachers while we leant it's unreal. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Ldldk |
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