Central High School of Clay County

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:
249th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,963 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  524

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.0%
African American:
19.1%
Hispanic:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central High School of Clay County ranks worse than 65.9% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.54. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71%), African American (19.1%), Hispanic (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central High School of Clay County is 19.6. (See more...)
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Compare Central High School of Clay County employs 26.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 249th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Central High School of Clay County in the ranking list.)

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Clay County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay County 75th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2014 47.24 185th 358 48.3%
2015 39.34 215th 353 39.1%
2016 68.67 84th 351 76.1%
2017 53.63 138th 353 60.9%
2018 54.57 168th 356 52.8%
2019 34.00 246th 366 32.8%
2021 28.44 267th 371 28.0%
2022 36.78 220th 367 40.1%
2023 27.00 273rd 371 26.4%
2024 33.54 249th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.67 103rd 160 35.6%
2021 26.26 151st 196 23.0%
2023 26.60 140th 182 23.1%
2024 26.08 156th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.80 140th 315 55.6%
2018 44.20 198th 349 43.3%
2019 32.49 241st 358 32.7%
2021 49.82 164th 361 54.6%
2022 47.55 170th 361 52.9%
2023 27.53 257th 349 26.4%
2024 28.67 273rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.75 191st 343 44.3%
2018 42.15 214th 347 38.3%
2019 39.98 222nd 354 37.3%
2021 31.14 246th 359 31.5%
2022 27.05 272nd 367 25.9%
2023 27.00 260th 358 27.4%
2024 44.50 189th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.24 101st 339 70.2%
2018 63.94 119th 350 66.0%
2019 26.37 263rd 357 26.3%
2021 27.03 269th 366 26.5%
2022 45.58 180th 366 50.8%
2023 25.92 267th 358 25.4%
2024 22.14 282nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.07 66th 189 65.1%
2018 49.96 92nd 223 58.7%
2019 17.08 207th 224 7.6%
2021 22.20 210th 228 7.9%
2022 26.88 179th 222 19.4%
2023 16.95 216th 224 3.6%
2024 36.49 135th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.09 116th 230 49.6%
2018 49.48 132nd 300 56.0%
2019 26.52 239th 313 23.6%
2021 18.44 280th 319 12.2%
2022 28.92 234th 326 28.2%
2023 19.32 266th 317 16.1%
2024 23.94 257th 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2013 486 134 2 18 1 0 3 0 644
2014 482 125 1 27 1 0 3 0 639
2015 508 125 1 28 2 0 3 0 667
2016 498 132 3 27 1 0 5 0 666
2017 459 118 1 33 1 0 5 0 617
2018 436 108 2 25 1 0 5 0 577
2019 393 111 3 28 1 0 13 0 549
2020 372 82 2 32 2 0 16 0 506
2021 380 87 2 29 2 0 19 0 519
2022 388 96 1 34 1 0 19 0 539
2023 372 100 0 31 1 0 20 0 524

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central High School of Clay County

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 246th of 366 High schoolsRanks 273rd 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)35.317.9
 17.4%
   End of Course Mathematics (Clay County)35.317.9
 17.4%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Central High School of Clay County)30.219.8
 10.4%
   End of Course Science (Clay County)30.219.8
 10.4%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students549524
 4.6%
African American111100
 9.9%
American Indian11
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic2831
 10.7%
Pacific Islander00
White393372
 5.3%
Two or More Races1320
 53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.4%70.8%
 9.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 524 students attended Central High School of Clay County.

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

Students at Central High School of Clay County are 71% White, 19% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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