Center High School

658 Roughrider Dr
Center, TX 75935
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 685 students in grades 9-12, Center High School ranks in the top 50% 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 equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Center High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Center High School's student population of 685 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
685 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Center High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4033 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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41%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Center High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Center High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Center High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
6%
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Hispanic
47%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Center High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
13%
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White
27%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Center High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Center High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Center High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Center High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Center High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Center High School's ranking?
Center High School is ranked #4033 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Center High School often compared to?
Center High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timpson School, Shelbyville School, Tenaha Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center High School?
The graduation rate of Center High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Center High School?
685 students attend Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Center High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center High School?
Center High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Center High School offer ?
Center High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Center High School part of?
Center High School is part of Center Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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