Hibbett School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Hibbett 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
Hibbett School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 582 students in grades 5-6, Hibbett School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Serving 603 students in grades 7-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-6
7-12
Total Students
582 students
603 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#436 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#471 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
39%
n/a
Graduation Rate
n/a
90-94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
302
-
Grade 6 Students
280
-
Grade 7 Students
-
113
Grade 8 Students
-
99
Grade 9 Students
-
103
Grade 10 Students
-
105
Grade 11 Students
-
83
Grade 12 Students
-
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
15%
5%
% Black
36%
4%
% White
36%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
1%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
