Russell County High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Russell County 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
Russell County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Diversity
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,014 students
1,495 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#918 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#975 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
18%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Graduation Rate
92%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
303
94
Grade 10 Students
277
576
Grade 11 Students
229
476
Grade 12 Students
205
349
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
11%
% Black
46%
61%
% White
40%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
