Central High School of Clay County

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Central High School of Clay County ranks 249 th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central High School of Clay County is a public high school in Lineville, Alabama, serving 524 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Clay County School District, which is ranked 75 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools like Munford High School, Talladega High School, and Randolph County High School, Central High School has a higher percentage of white students but lower academic performance. Its proficiency rates in Mathematics (10.08%), Science (26.89%), and English (14.78%) are significantly below state averages. The school also struggles with subgroup performance, ranking in the bottom half of Alabama high schools for African American, Special Education, and Low Socio-Economic Status students.

Central High School's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.45% to 70.8% over the past three years, suggests it faces significant socioeconomic challenges. While the school's spending per student ($10,963) is higher than nearby schools, its academic performance has been declining relative to other Alabama high schools, dropping from a ranking of 84 out of 351 in 2015-2016 to 249 out of 378 in 2023-2024. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions and resource allocation could be crucial in improving the school's overall performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1 Bob Riley Drive
Lineville, AL 36266

(256) 396-1400

District: Clay County

SchoolDigger Rank:
249^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,963

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 546

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.8%

African American:

17.2%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central High School of Clay County ranks worse than 65.9% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.54. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central High School of Clay County who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.8%), African American (17.2%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central High School of Clay County is 17.5. (See more...)

Compare Central High School of Clay County employs 31.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High School of Clay County is $10,963.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central High School of Clay County:

SchoolDigger ranks Central High School of Clay County 249^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Central High School of Clay County in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Clay County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay County 75^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central High School of Clay County

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Rank History for all students at Central High School of Clay County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2014	47.24	185^th	358	48.3%
2015	39.34	215^th	353	39.1%
2016	68.67	84^th	351	76.1%
2017	53.63	138^th	353	60.9%
2018	54.57	168^th	356	52.8%
2019	34.00	246^th	366	32.8%
2021	28.44	267^th	371	28.0%
2022	36.78	220^th	367	40.1%
2023	27.00	273^rd	371	26.4%
2024	33.54	249^th	378	34.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Central High School of Clay County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	30.67	103^rd	160	35.6%
2021	26.26	151^st	196	23.0%
2023	26.60	140^th	182	23.1%
2024	26.08	156^th	198	21.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central High School of Clay County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	48.80	140^th	315	55.6%
2018	44.20	198^th	349	43.3%
2019	32.49	241^st	358	32.7%
2021	49.82	164^th	361	54.6%
2022	47.55	170^th	361	52.9%
2023	27.53	257^th	349	26.4%
2024	28.67	273^rd	375	27.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Central High School of Clay County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	40.75	191^st	343	44.3%
2018	42.15	214^th	347	38.3%
2019	39.98	222^nd	354	37.3%
2021	31.14	246^th	359	31.5%
2022	27.05	272^nd	367	25.9%
2023	27.00	260^th	358	27.4%
2024	44.50	189^th	366	48.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Central High School of Clay County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	63.24	101^st	339	70.2%
2018	63.94	119^th	350	66.0%
2019	26.37	263^rd	357	26.3%
2021	27.03	269^th	366	26.5%
2022	45.58	180^th	366	50.8%
2023	25.92	267^th	358	25.4%
2024	22.14	282^nd	368	23.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Central High School of Clay County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	52.07	66^th	189	65.1%
2018	49.96	92^nd	223	58.7%
2019	17.08	207^th	224	7.6%
2021	22.20	210^th	228	7.9%
2022	26.88	179^th	222	19.4%
2023	16.95	216^th	224	3.6%
2024	36.49	135^th	231	41.6%

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Rank History for White students at Central High School of Clay County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	43.09	116^th	230	49.6%
2018	49.48	132^nd	300	56.0%
2019	26.52	239^th	313	23.6%
2021	18.44	280^th	319	12.2%
2022	28.92	234^th	326	28.2%
2023	19.32	266^th	317	16.1%
2024	23.94	257^th	325	20.9%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central High School of Clay County

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	486	134	2	18	1	0	3	644
2014	482	125	1	27	1	0	3	639
2015	508	125	1	28	2	0	3	667
2016	498	132	3	27	1	0	5	666
2017	459	118	1	33	1	0	5	617
2018	436	108	2	25	1	0	5	577
2019	393	111	3	28	1	0	13	549
2020	372	82	2	32	2	0	16	506
2021	380	87	2	29	2	0	19	519
2022	388	96	1	34	1	0	19	539
2023	372	100	0	31	1	0	20	524
2024	392	94	0	35	1	1	23	546

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central High School of Clay County

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	644	33.5	19.2	56.8
2014	639	33.5	19.0	53.5
2015	667	33.0	20.2	58.9
2016	666	37.0	18.0	55.1
2017	617	37.5	16.4	57.1
2018	577	35.5	16.2	52.5
2019	549	33.3	16.4	61.4
2020	506	30.7	16.4	58.1
2021	519	30.1	17.2	59.3
2022	539	27.9	19.3	45.5
2023	524	26.6	19.6	70.8
2024	546	31.1	17.5	70.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central High School of Clay County

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	644	33.5	19.2	56.8
2014	639	33.5	19.0	53.5
2015	667	33.0	20.2	58.9
2016	666	37.0	18.0	55.1
2017	617	37.5	16.4	57.1
2018	577	35.5	16.2	52.5
2019	549	33.3	16.4	61.4
2020	506	30.7	16.4	58.1
2021	519	30.1	17.2	59.3
2022	539	27.9	19.3	45.5
2023	524	26.6	19.6	70.8
2024	546	31.1	17.5	70.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central High School of Clay County

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,915 (17.5%)	$9,030 (82.4%)	$10,963

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central High School of Clay County

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 246^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 273^rd of 371 High schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Central High School of Clay County)	35.3	17.9	17.4%
End of Course Mathematics (Clay County)	35.3	17.9	17.4%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Central High School of Clay County)	30.2	19.8	10.4%
End of Course Science (Clay County)	30.2	19.8	10.4%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	549	524	4.6%
African American	111	100	9.9%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	28	31	10.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	393	372	5.3%
Two or More Races	13	20	53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.4%	70.8%	9.4%

Schools Near Central High School of Clay County

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central High School of Clay County	Public	9-12	1 Bob Riley Drive	Lineville	36266	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	No	(256) 396-1400	546	31	17.5	70.5%	392 (71.8%)	94 (17.2%)	35 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.2%)	33.5	249^th of 378 public high schools	34.1%		27	273^rd of 371 public high schools	26.4%	24			10.1		26.9			14.8	$10,963	$1,915	$9,030
Clay County Career Development Center	Public	7-12	8177 Highway 9	Ashland	36251	Clay County	Clay County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(256) 396-1475	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
RandolphRoanoke Career Technology Center	Public	10-12	960 Main St S	Wedowee	36278	Randolph County	Randolph County	No	No	No	No	(256) 357-2839	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
RandolphRoanoke Career Technology Center	Public	9-12	960 Main StSouth	Wedowee	36278	Randolph County	Roanoke City	No	No	No	No	(256) 357-2839	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Randolph County High School	Public	7-12	465 Woodland Ave	Wedowee	36278	Randolph County	Randolph County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 357-4751	452	25	18.0	74.8%	303 (67.0%)	83 (18.4%)	56 (12.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	42.2	215^th of 378 public high schools	43.1%		36.6	220^th of 371 public high schools	40.7%	5	11.1	13.4	13.7	37.9	28.8	35.5	52.3	19.4	$9,511	$1,636	$7,816
Munford High School	Public	9-12	300 Cedars Road	Munford	36268	Talladega County	Talladega County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5220	398	22	17.8	71.6%	284 (71.4%)	87 (21.9%)	17 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	53.7	152^nd of 378 public high schools	59.8%		62.9	118^th of 371 public high schools	68.2%	34			12.9		32.6			29.4	$9,933	$1,567	$8,336
Talladega Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	110 Piccadilly Cir	Talladega	35160	Talladega County	Talladega City	No	No	No	No	(256) 315-5676	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Talladega High School	Public	9-12	1177 McMillan Street East	Talladega	35160	Talladega County	Talladega City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5656	448	20	21.9	83.9%	78 (17.4%)	334 (74.6%)	21 (4.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	30.5	264^th of 378 public high schools	30.2%		35.8	226^th of 371 public high schools	39.1%	38			3.2		21.1			22.2	$9,880	$1,596	$8,279

Frequently Asked Questions about Central High School of Clay County

Is Central High School of Clay County a good school?

Central High School of Clay County ranks 249^th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central High School of Clay County?

In the 2023-24 school year, 546 students attended Central High School of Clay County.

What district is Central High School of Clay County in?

Clay County

What is the racial makeup of Central High School of Clay County?

Students at Central High School of Clay County are 72% White, 17% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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