Serving 619 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 619 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Central High School is ranked #849 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcminn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Central High School?
619 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Central High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 619 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
