Centennial High School

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Centennial High School ranks 100 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Centennial High School is a public high school located in Roswell, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,788 students. It is part of the Fulton County School District, which is ranked 57 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Centennial High School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Georgia high schools over the past decade, with a current statewide ranking of 100 out of 458 schools and a 4-star rating.

Centennial High School's performance is generally stronger than the nearby schools in the Fulton County district, such as Chattahoochee High School and Johns Creek High School, which are also highly ranked. However, it lags behind the exceptional performance of Innovation Academy, which is the top-ranked school in the district and the 4th-ranked school in the state. The relatively low free/reduced lunch rate at Centennial High School, ranging from 27.71% to 35.01% over the past three years, suggests a more affluent student population compared to some of the nearby schools, such as North Springs High School and Independence High School, which have much higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Centennial High School's higher per-student spending compared to the state average, increasing from $9,906 in 2016-2017 to $10,576 in 2018-2019, indicates a strong investment in the school's resources and programs, which may contribute to its academic success. However, it is interesting to note that the nearby Innovation Academy, which outperforms Centennial, has a lower per-student spending of $9,402. Overall, Centennial High School is a well-regarded institution that provides a quality education to its students, with strong graduation rates, test scores, and resource allocation.

Detail:

Public 9-12

9310 Scott Rd
Roswell, GA 30076

(470) 254-4230

District: Fulton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
100^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,576

Feeder schools for Centennial High School:

Elementary:	Hillside Elementary School
	Jackson Elementary School
	Northwood Elementary School
	River Eves Elementary School
Middle:	Haynes Bridge Middle School
	Holcomb Bridge Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 1,788

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.7%

Hispanic:

31.3%

African American:

22.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Centennial High School ranks better than 78.2% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 8^th among 18 ranked high schools in the Fulton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.6. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Centennial High School has the largest high school student body size in the Fulton County School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Centennial High School is $10,576, which is the 8^th highest among 18 high schools in the Fulton County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Centennial High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Centennial High School 100^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Centennial High School in the ranking list.)

Fulton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton County 57^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Centennial High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	78.10	43^rd	335	87.2%
2007	79.74	42^nd	358	88.3%
2008	80.51	49^th	370	86.8%
2009	77.10	55^th	372	85.2%
2010	79.77	51^st	384	86.7%
2011	73.50	76^th	402	81.1%
2012	70.38	89^th	396	77.5%
2013	64.73	108^th	425	74.6%
2014	69.82	81^st	425	80.9%
2015	66.16	76^th	435	82.5%
2016	66.47	73^rd	426	82.9%
2017	60.07	94^th	420	77.6%
2018	59.01	113^th	428	73.6%
2019	64.01	99^th	438	77.4%
2021	55.01	134^th	410	67.3%
2022	63.85	102^nd	429	76.2%
2023	63.88	103^rd	442	76.7%
2024	66.60	100^th	458	78.2%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)

83%

17%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, May 30, 2019

A great school Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 28, 2017

Very rigid and competitive curriculum. Involved teachers that really care. An arreay of extracurriculars. This school really pushes the kids to reach their full potential and makes attending college a priority. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, August 2, 2016

I have had three children at Centennial and all have had a great experience. They have really wonderful friend groups. There seems to be very little drug use compared to other schools in the area. The principal cares about the students and good communication with the parents. She tries everything to bring up the ratings. Centennial is applying to be an IB school and there's only one other in the North Fulton area. This is a great school that doesn't get enough good exposure. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, July 12, 2009

Wonderful school. High expectations and supportive atmosphere. The only thing that could be wrong is some of the parents act like spoiled brats at PTSA meetings Those parents make up a small (although vocal) group. Fantastic curriculum, teachers, sports/ academic programs. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Centennial High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	1240	213	84	29	4	n/a	n/a	0	1570
1999	1549	286	95	45	6	n/a	n/a	0	1981
2000	1651	323	101	52	5	n/a	n/a	0	2132
2001	1643	342	113	77	1	n/a	n/a	0	2176
2002	1499	307	149	152	2	n/a	n/a	0	2109
2003	1499	307	149	152	2	n/a	n/a	0	2109
2004	1442	291	155	174	1	n/a	n/a	0	2063
2005	1320	304	133	213	2	n/a	n/a	70	2042
2006	1300	362	124	231	2	n/a	n/a	70	2089
2007	1226	384	135	235	2	n/a	n/a	61	2043
2008	1206	418	118	236	3	n/a	n/a	62	2043
2009	1155	457	104	251	3	n/a	n/a	63	2033
2010	1039	451	98	287	5	0	70	0	1950
2011	1009	447	79	322	4	0	87	0	1948
2012	966	435	90	303	2	0	87	0	1883
2013	907	457	93	327	1	3	75	0	1863
2014	914	445	98	359	2	3	73	0	1894
2015	886	431	82	372	2	3	71	0	1847
2016	892	476	86	407	2	4	71	0	1938
2017	889	488	90	454	3	2	70	0	1996
2018	807	495	79	471	4	0	74	0	1930
2019	779	472	81	523	6	4	75	0	1940
2020	784	442	67	545	8	4	74	0	1924
2021	732	466	66	553	7	4	74	0	1902
2022	699	434	73	513	6	3	71	0	1799
2023	674	408	72	560	3	2	69	0	1788

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 Centennial High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	1570	106.9	14.7	4.7
1999	1981	122.6	16.2	5.2
2000	2132	133.5	16.0	5.1
2001	2176	142.4	15.3	4.8
2002	2109	141.3	14.9	10
2003	2109	141.3	14.9	10
2004	2063	137.2	15.0	11.2
2005	2042	134.0	15.2	15
2006	2089	135.2	15.5	19.3
2007	2043	139.3	14.7	17.5
2008	2043	135.5	15.1	18.5
2009	2033	140.3	14.5	22.1
2010	1950	125.3	15.5	25.5
2011	1948	119.7	16.2	29.3
2012	1883	117.2	16.0	29.3
2013	1863	116.0	16.0	31
2014	1894	124.6	15.2	33.8
2015	1847	123.0	15.0	32.4
2016	1938	120.0	16.1	34.7
2017	1996	123.3	16.1	34
2018	1930	113.5	17.0	33.4
2019	1940	120.3	16.1	34
2020	1924	117.9	16.3	33.6
2021	1902	117.1	16.2	27.7
2022	1799	117.9	15.2	n/a
2023	1788	113.4	15.7	35

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 Centennial High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	1570	106.9	14.7	4.7
1999	1981	122.6	16.2	5.2
2000	2132	133.5	16.0	5.1
2001	2176	142.4	15.3	4.8
2002	2109	141.3	14.9	10
2003	2109	141.3	14.9	10
2004	2063	137.2	15.0	11.2
2005	2042	134.0	15.2	15
2006	2089	135.2	15.5	19.3
2007	2043	139.3	14.7	17.5
2008	2043	135.5	15.1	18.5
2009	2033	140.3	14.5	22.1
2010	1950	125.3	15.5	25.5
2011	1948	119.7	16.2	29.3
2012	1883	117.2	16.0	29.3
2013	1863	116.0	16.0	31
2014	1894	124.6	15.2	33.8
2015	1847	123.0	15.0	32.4
2016	1938	120.0	16.1	34.7
2017	1996	123.3	16.1	34
2018	1930	113.5	17.0	33.4
2019	1940	120.3	16.1	34
2020	1924	117.9	16.3	33.6
2021	1902	117.1	16.2	27.7
2022	1799	117.9	15.2	n/a
2023	1788	113.4	15.7	35

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 Centennial High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$337 (3.4%)	$9,562 (96.5%)	$9,906
2018	$410 (3.9%)	$10,074 (96.1%)	$10,484
2019	$389 (3.7%)	$10,187 (96.3%)	$10,576

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Centennial High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 99^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 103^rd of 442 High schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Centennial High School)	56.4	52.7	3.7%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Fulton County)	58.3	51	7.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Centennial High School)	38.1	46.7	8.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Fulton County)	49.3	49.3
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Centennial High School)	51.8	52.1	0.3%
End of Course Biology (Fulton County)	57.9	55	2.9%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Centennial High School)	59.4	32.5	26.9%
End of Course United States History (Fulton County)	53.5	39.9	13.6%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1940	1788	7.8%
African American	472	408	13.6%
American Indian	6	3	50%
Asian	81	72	11.1%
Hispanic	523	560	7.1%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	779	674	13.5%
Two or More Races	75	69	8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34%	35%	1%

Schools Near Centennial High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Centennial High School	Public	9-12	9310 Scott Rd	Roswell	30076	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-4230	1,788	113	15.7	35.0%	674 (37.7%)	408 (22.8%)	560 (31.3%)	72 (4.0%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	69 (3.9%)	66.6	100^th of 458 public high schools	78.2%		63.9	103^rd of 442 public high schools	76.7%	3	50.9	52.1	50.5	47.7								$10,576	$389	$10,187
Independence High School	Public	9-12	791 Mimosa Blvd	Roswell	30075	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-6339	195	12	16.1	33.3%	33 (16.9%)	66 (33.8%)	90 (46.2%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	20	362^nd of 458 public high schools	21.0%		21.7	333^rd of 442 public high schools	24.7%	29	21.4		19.4	18.9								$20,444	$452	$19,992
Dunwoody High School	Public	9-12	5035 Vermack Rd	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-8502	2,040	118	17.2	27.2%	828 (40.6%)	309 (15.1%)	706 (34.6%)	135 (6.6%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	56 (2.7%)	56.9	146^th of 458 public high schools	68.1%		60.7	117^th of 442 public high schools	73.5%	29	57.9	18.3	47.9	39.2								$10,114	$1,197	$8,916
Innovation Academy	Public	9-12	125 Milton Ave	Alpharetta	30009	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-5365	1,136	67	16.8	5.5%	406 (35.7%)	139 (12.2%)	83 (7.3%)	460 (40.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.0%)	96.3	4^th of 458 public high schools	99.1%					(n/a)	87.7	80.1	90.9	78.0
Alpharetta High School	Public	9-12	3595 Webb Bridge Rd	Alpharetta	30005	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-7640	2,174	121	17.9	10.6%	759 (34.9%)	433 (19.9%)	300 (13.8%)	592 (27.2%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	85 (3.9%)	84.1	36^th of 458 public high schools	92.1%		87.1	25^th of 442 public high schools	94.3%	11	70.4	49.8	71.8	62.8								$9,480	$302	$9,178
Norcross High School	Public	9-12	5300 Spalding Dr	Norcross	30092	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 448-3674	2,608	169	15.4	63.6%	322 (12.3%)	698 (26.8%)	1,416 (54.3%)	102 (3.9%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (2.6%)	34.1	276^th of 458 public high schools	39.7%		31	283^rd of 442 public high schools	36.0%	7	33.3	32.2	35.8	21.3								$8,615	$479	$8,136
North Springs High School	Public	9-12	7447 Roswell Rd	Atlanta	30328	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-2490	1,275	90	14.1	43.1%	265 (20.8%)	642 (50.4%)	292 (22.9%)	27 (2.1%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (3.5%)	49.8	190^th of 458 public high schools	58.5%		50.2	171^st of 442 public high schools	61.3%	19	48.7	34.9	46.0	27.9								$10,912	$275	$10,637
Paul Duke STEM High School	Public	9-12	5850 Peachtree Industrial Blvd	Norcross	30071	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 323-3600	1,222	70	17.3	56.9%	204 (16.7%)	279 (22.8%)	563 (46.1%)	130 (10.6%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	39 (3.2%)	74.5	74^th of 458 public high schools	83.8%		78.5	46^th of 442 public high schools	89.6%	28	55.7	45.7	61.7	52.2								$11,995	$268	$11,727
Chattahoochee High School	Public	9-12	5230 Taylor Rd	Alpharetta	30022	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-7600	1,852	103	17.9	7.9%	719 (38.8%)	281 (15.2%)	245 (13.2%)	513 (27.7%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	88 (4.8%)	90.1	18^th of 458 public high schools	96.1%		91.7	15^th of 442 public high schools	96.6%	3	77.5	62.8	74.1	72.3								$10,138	$232	$9,906
Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (GIVE) West	Public	6-12	5550 Peachtree Industrial Blvd	Norcross	30071	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 246-5300	220	36	6.1	67.3%	15 (6.8%)	72 (32.7%)	124 (56.4%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	9.4	424^th of 458 public high schools	7.4%		7.3	426^th of 442 public high schools	3.6%	2	8.5	10.4	12.8	12.0	0.0	3.8	6.4	0.0	4.0	6.4	7.0	$22,046	$767	$21,279

Frequently Asked Questions about Centennial High School

How many students attend Centennial High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,788 students attended Centennial High School.

Is Centennial High School a good school?

Centennial High School ranks 100^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Centennial High School in?

Fulton County

What is the racial makeup of Centennial High School?

Students at Centennial High School are 38% White, 31% Hispanic, 23% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Centennial High School?

Centennial High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hillside Elementary School
Elementary : Jackson Elementary School
Elementary : Northwood Elementary School
Elementary : River Eves Elementary School
Middle : Haynes Bridge Middle School
Middle : Holcomb Bridge Middle School

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