Russell County High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend Russell County High School or Central High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Russell County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Diversity
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Russell County High School serves 956 students in grades 9-12.
Russell County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Central High School serves 1,285 students in grades 9-12.
Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
956 students
1,285 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#739 out of 1263 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#769 out of 1263 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
291
72
Grade 10 Students
222
417
Grade 11 Students
208
422
Grade 12 Students
235
374
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
47%
65%
% White
44%
21%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
