Central High School

Summary:

Central High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Rockford, AL, with a student population of 362. The school is part of the Coosa County School District, which is ranked 104 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alabama high schools, with its performance on state assessments significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 10.2% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.12%. The school's performance on English language arts assessments is also low, with only 20.83% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 28.09%. The school's academic performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 202 out of 351 high schools in 2015-2016 to 243 out of 378 high schools in 2023-2024.

Compared to the nearby high schools, such as Benjamin Russell High School and Sylacauga High School, Central High School's academic performance is significantly lower, with wider achievement gaps and lower proficiency rates. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its African American students ranking 113 out of 231 high schools in the state, while its White students ranked 231 out of 325 high schools in 2023-2024. The relatively better performance of the school's low-socioeconomic status (SES) students suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the achievement gaps, and the school should explore strategies to support all students, regardless of their background.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 97 Coosa County Road 75
       Rockford, AL  35136-3710


(256) 377-4384

District: Coosa County

SchoolDigger Rank:
243rd of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,807 Help


Feeder schools for Central High School:

Elementary:    Central Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.6 Help
Number of students:  362

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.1%
African American:
45.3%
Hispanic:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central High School ranks worse than 70.4% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details Central High School ranks worse than 64.3% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.04. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Central High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 (48.1%), African American (45.3%), Hispanic (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.4% 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 is 20.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High School is $11,807.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central High School 311th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Central High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Central High School 243rd of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Central High School in the ranking list.)

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Coosa County:

SchoolDigger ranks Coosa County 104th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.26 302nd 437 30.9%
2021 28.84 319th 440 27.5%
2022 38.16 272nd 432 37.0%
2023 32.28 305th 437 30.2%
2024 32.13 311th 442 29.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.84 113th 274 58.8%
2022 58.41 69th 256 73.0%
2023 57.56 79th 281 71.9%
2024 31.70 208th 281 26.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.36 266th 396 32.8%
2021 32.08 292nd 415 29.6%
2022 47.97 210th 421 50.1%
2023 41.81 236th 410 42.4%
2024 34.31 293rd 437 33.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.45 260th 399 34.8%
2021 22.81 334th 415 19.5%
2022 33.95 287th 423 32.2%
2023 22.40 337th 417 19.2%
2024 24.80 331st 426 22.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.26 298th 399 25.3%
2021 35.93 274th 418 34.4%
2022 40.60 247th 427 42.2%
2023 42.99 238th 419 43.2%
2024 42.85 236th 428 44.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.72 155th 252 38.5%
2021 41.83 125th 266 53.0%
2022 56.74 82nd 271 69.7%
2023 37.20 154th 263 41.4%
2024 29.00 196th 269 27.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.91 216th 343 37.0%
2021 26.88 287th 369 22.2%
2022 25.99 297th 376 21.0%
2023 28.49 277th 370 25.1%
2024 35.42 248th 373 33.5%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Central High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.63 244th 357 31.7%
2005 29.80 302nd 359 15.9%
2006 28.21 313th 357 12.3%
2007 29.66 294th 358 17.9%
2008 30.06 300th 359 16.4%
2009 27.55 306th 357 14.3%
2010 25.03 309th 358 13.7%
2011 14.24 341st 360 5.3%
2012 23.95 314th 358 12.3%
2013 39.31 293rd 358 18.2%
2014 20.02 294th 358 17.9%
2015 28.09 259th 353 26.6%
2016 40.06 202nd 351 42.5%
2017 27.84 258th 353 26.9%
2018 28.94 263rd 356 26.1%
2019 20.12 289th 366 21.0%
2021 16.93 311th 371 16.2%
2022 27.81 271st 367 26.2%
2023 35.85 225th 371 39.4%
2024 35.04 243rd 378 35.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 36.27 197th 315 37.5%
2018 33.37 239th 349 31.5%
2019 28.30 263rd 358 26.5%
2021 27.62 268th 361 25.8%
2022 51.93 148th 361 59.0%
2023 33.44 223rd 349 36.1%
2024 53.09 143rd 375 61.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.03 227th 343 33.8%
2018 32.73 243rd 347 30.0%
2019 24.05 272nd 354 23.2%
2021 16.90 300th 359 16.4%
2022 22.67 289th 367 21.3%
2023 46.06 169th 358 52.8%
2024 26.07 273rd 366 25.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 24.84 266th 339 21.5%
2018 27.13 264th 350 24.6%
2019 15.21 305th 357 14.6%
2021 17.46 309th 366 15.6%
2022 41.70 196th 366 46.4%
2023 19.19 297th 358 17.0%
2024 46.57 181st 368 50.8%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.28 77th 189 59.3%
2018 57.19 66th 223 70.4%
2019 36.44 139th 224 37.9%
2021 24.14 202nd 228 11.4%
2022 15.20 215th 222 3.2%
2023 46.26 102nd 224 54.5%
2024 41.76 113th 231 51.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.26 194th 230 15.7%
2018 11.91 273rd 300 9.0%
2019 15.04 283rd 313 9.6%
2021 19.42 273rd 319 14.4%
2022 40.51 173rd 326 46.9%
2023 36.43 182nd 317 42.6%
2024 29.42 231st 325 28.9%
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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.

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Central High School Test Scores
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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 264 297 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1990 253 295 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1991 266 256 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1992 255 258 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1993 271 230 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1994 279 237 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1995 278 236 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 518
1996 278 236 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 518
1997 278 253 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 539
1998 286 235 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1999 244 243 0 3 0 n/a n/a 3 493
2000 213 251 0 1 1 n/a n/a 2 468
2001 222 230 0 1 1 n/a n/a 1 455
2002 219 240 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2003 219 240 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2004 208 235 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 445
2005 200 241 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2006 202 223 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 426
2007 215 242 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 459
2008 194 234 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 431
2009 183 223 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 411
2010 188 199 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 390
2011 188 171 1 2 2 0 2 0 366
2012 177 166 0 1 2 0 3 0 349
2013 192 167 0 0 0 0 6 0 365
2014 178 159 0 1 1 0 8 0 347
2015 176 148 0 2 1 0 9 0 336
2016 158 134 2 8 0 0 12 0 314
2017 147 131 0 9 0 0 8 0 295
2018 135 120 0 9 0 0 9 0 273
2019 177 179 0 13 0 0 11 0 380
2020 159 170 0 13 0 0 9 0 351
2021 166 172 0 15 0 0 10 0 363
2022 176 171 0 18 0 0 8 0 373
2023 174 164 0 18 0 0 6 0 362

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 561 22.0 25.5 n/a
1990 548 27.0 20.2 0
1991 522 25.0 20.8 n/a
1992 513 26.0 19.7 n/a
1993 501 25.0 20.0 n/a
1994 518 26.0 19.9 n/a
1995 518 23.7 21.9 n/a
1996 518 23.7 21.9 n/a
1997 539 24.1 22.4 36.4
1998 526 25.2 20.9 39
1999 493 23.5 21.0 47.8
2000 468 21.5 21.8 51.9
2001 455 19.0 23.9 52.9
2002 460 18.5 24.9 56.1
2003 460 18.5 24.9 56.1
2004 445 19.1 23.3 55.5
2005 442 20.5 21.6 57.7
2006 426 27.0 15.8 54
2007 459 17.5 26.2 56
2008 431 26.5 16.3 56.6
2009 411 17.6 23.1 64.2
2010 390 18.0 21.6 69.7
2011 366 19.5 18.7 65.8
2012 349 17.5 19.9 69.1
2013 365 19.0 19.2 63.8
2014 347 16.0 21.6 64
2015 336 15.0 22.4 60.1
2016 314 15.0 20.9 64.6
2017 295 13.7 21.4 65.4
2018 273 13.7 19.8 59.7
2019 380 20.1 18.8 59.5
2020 351 22.2 15.7 59.5
2021 363 19.7 18.3 59.5
2022 373 21.1 17.6 59.5
2023 362 17.5 20.6 59.4

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 561 22.0 25.5 n/a
1990 548 27.0 20.2 0
1991 522 25.0 20.8 n/a
1992 513 26.0 19.7 n/a
1993 501 25.0 20.0 n/a
1994 518 26.0 19.9 n/a
1995 518 23.7 21.9 n/a
1996 518 23.7 21.9 n/a
1997 539 24.1 22.4 36.4
1998 526 25.2 20.9 39
1999 493 23.5 21.0 47.8
2000 468 21.5 21.8 51.9
2001 455 19.0 23.9 52.9
2002 460 18.5 24.9 56.1
2003 460 18.5 24.9 56.1
2004 445 19.1 23.3 55.5
2005 442 20.5 21.6 57.7
2006 426 27.0 15.8 54
2007 459 17.5 26.2 56
2008 431 26.5 16.3 56.6
2009 411 17.6 23.1 64.2
2010 390 18.0 21.6 69.7
2011 366 19.5 18.7 65.8
2012 349 17.5 19.9 69.1
2013 365 19.0 19.2 63.8
2014 347 16.0 21.6 64
2015 336 15.0 22.4 60.1
2016 314 15.0 20.9 64.6
2017 295 13.7 21.4 65.4
2018 273 13.7 19.8 59.7
2019 380 20.1 18.8 59.5
2020 351 22.2 15.7 59.5
2021 363 19.7 18.3 59.5
2022 373 21.1 17.6 59.5
2023 362 17.5 20.6 59.4

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,893 (24.5%) $8,863 (75.1%) $11,807

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central High School

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 302nd of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 305th of 437 Middle schools
 0.7%
Ranks 289th of 366 High schoolsRanks 225th of 371 High schools
 18.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Central High School)27.413
 14.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Coosa County)27.413
 14.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central High School)18.811.1
 7.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Coosa County)18.811.1
 7.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Central High School)23.810
 13.8%
   End of Course Mathematics (Coosa County)23.810
 13.8%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Central High School)23.820
 3.8%
   End of Course Science (Coosa County)23.820
 3.8%
   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 Students380362
 4.7%
African American179164
 8.4%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1318
 38.5%
Pacific Islander00
White177174
 1.7%
Two or More Races116
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.5%59.4%
 0.1%


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Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 362 students attended Central High School.

Students at Central High School are 48% White, 45% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Central High School ranks 243rd of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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