Wilson High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend Wilson 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
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Top Rankings
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Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,293 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 1,300 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
1,293 students
1,300 students
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% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
79 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#548 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#471 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/1000/776/central-high-school-chart-dK8BQx.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Pre-K Students
57
52
Kindergarten Students
83
104
Grade 1 Students
81
93
Grade 2 Students
74
95
Grade 3 Students
75
83
Grade 4 Students
76
87
Grade 5 Students
70
88
Grade 6 Students
82
103
Grade 7 Students
104
111
Grade 8 Students
130
98
Grade 9 Students
103
102
Grade 10 Students
123
84
Grade 11 Students
122
104
Grade 12 Students
113
96
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
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% Hispanic
1%
4%
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% Black
1%
4%
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% White
96%
90%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
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Diversity Score
0.08
0.19
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/1000/776/central-high-school-chart-wlT1d1.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
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