Central High School
Tel:
(256)764-2903
- Central High School serves 1,325 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower 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
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Central High School's student population of 1,325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 1,325 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 79 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central High School is 0.17, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #360 out of 1,264 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 5% | 33% |
| White | 91% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lauderdale County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central High School is Florence High School (6.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wilson High School (6.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Underwood Elementary School (3.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Florence Underwood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 391 students
3.8 miles
4725 Highway 157
Florence, AL 35633
(256)764-8939 3.8 PK-6 391 - Florence Forest Hills School Grades: PK-4 | 838 students
5.0 miles
101 Stovall Dr
Florence, AL 35633
(256)768-2500 5.0 PK-4 838 - Florence Hibbett School Grades: 5-6 | 586 students
5.0 miles
1601 Appleby Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-2800 5.0 5-6 586 - Florence Harlan Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 449 students
5.1 miles
2233 Mcburney Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-2700 5.1 PK-4 449 - Florence Florence High School Grades: 10-12 | 1031 students
6.0 miles
1201 Bradshaw Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-2200 6.0 10-12 1031
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