Serving 351 students in grades 6-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 351 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Btm 50% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Central High School ranks within the bottom 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 0.24, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 32% 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 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Central High School?
351 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Central High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 351 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
