Serving 364 students in grades 9-12, Chatham Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chatham Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Chatham Central High School's student population of 364 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chatham Central High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatham Central High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
8%
25%
White
69%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatham Central High School's ranking?
Chatham Central High School is ranked #694 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Chatham Central High School often compared to?
Chatham Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jordan Matthews High School, Northwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chatham Central High School?
The graduation rate of Chatham Central High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Chatham Central High School?
364 students attend Chatham Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Chatham Central High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chatham Central High School?
Chatham Central High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chatham Central High School offer ?
Chatham Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chatham Central High School part of?
Chatham Central High School is part of Chatham County Schools School District.
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