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Central High School vs. Wilson High School

Should you attend Central High School or Wilson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central High School
3000 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Wilson High School
7601 Highway 17
Florence, AL 35634
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 603 students in grades 7-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 599 students in grades 7-12, Wilson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
603 students
599 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wilson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wilson High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wilson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lauderdale County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wilson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lauderdale County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#471 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#548 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wilson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Top 50% in AL)
27%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in AL)
44%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in AL)
38%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wilson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wilson High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
99
82
Grade 8 Students
106
102
Grade 9 Students
109
97
Grade 10 Students
110
121
Grade 11 Students
97
92
Grade 12 Students
82
105

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wilson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wilson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wilson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
90%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wilson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wilson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wilson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wilson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wilson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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