Central High School vs. Russell County High School
Should you attend Central High School or Russell County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Russell County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,495 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Serving 1,014 students in grades 9-12, Russell County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,495 students
1,014 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#975 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#918 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
23%
Graduation Rate
93%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
94
303
Grade 10 Students
576
277
Grade 11 Students
476
229
Grade 12 Students
349
205
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
11%
7%
% Black
61%
46%
% White
23%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%
