Central High School
Central High School serves 589 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 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 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Central High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Central High School's student population of 589 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 589 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
Central High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #187 out of 1142 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 9% |
| Black | 37% | 34% |
| White | 45% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.62 |
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Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chesterfield 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 376 students
2.7 miles
715 West Mcgregor Street
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-2400 2.7 3-5 376 - Pageland Petersburg Primary Grades: PK-2 | 425 students
3.1 miles
326 North Arnold Street
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6241 3.1 PK-2 425 - Jefferson New Heights Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 514 students
3.9 miles
5738 Highway 151
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-6820 3.9 6-8 514 - Jefferson Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 378 students
7.5 miles
809 West Elizabeth Street
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-3295 7.5 PK-5 378 - Ruby Ruby Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 275 students
9.8 miles
249 Thurman Avenue
Ruby, SC 29741
(843) 634-6310 9.8 PK-5 275
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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