Wilson High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Wilson 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
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Top Rankings
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Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 671 students in grades 7-12, Wilson 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 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower 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
7-12
7-12
Total Students
671 students
603 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#548 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)
27%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
106
113
Grade 8 Students
108
99
Grade 9 Students
130
103
Grade 10 Students
96
105
Grade 11 Students
114
83
Grade 12 Students
117
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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n/a
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
96%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
