Eastside High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Eastside High School or Central 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
Eastside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 390 students in grades 9-12, Eastside High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 674 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
390 students
674 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#416 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#65 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
85-89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
85-89%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
109
156
Grade 10 Students
105
190
Grade 11 Students
95
162
Grade 12 Students
81
166
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
96%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%