Timber Creek High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend Timber Creek 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
Timber Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 3,193 students in grades 9-12, Timber Creek High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,598 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,193 students
2,598 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
200 teachers
165 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#717 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#1598 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Graduation Rate
94%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
847
702
Grade 10 Students
757
657
Grade 11 Students
805
630
Grade 12 Students
784
609
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
8%
% Hispanic
24%
24%
% Black
12%
12%
% White
51%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%