Centennial High School

Summary:

Centennial High School is a public high school in Franklin, Tennessee, serving 1,474 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the highly-ranked Williamson County school district, which is ranked 2nd out of 139 districts in the state.

Centennial High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Tennessee, placing 33rd out of 374 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is on par with other high-performing schools in the Williamson County district, such as Nolensville High School, Independence High School, and Fred J. Page High School. However, the school's performance for certain student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and students with special education needs or low socioeconomic status, is relatively lower compared to the overall school ranking, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support.

Centennial High School's diverse student population is a strength, with a racial makeup of 58.28% White, 22.18% Hispanic, 10.79% African American, and 3.73% Asian. The school's per-student spending has increased in recent years, from $8,652 in 2018-2019 to $10,223 in 2020-2021, indicating a commitment to investing in resources and support for students. While the school's overall academic performance is impressive, the achievement gaps for certain student subgroups highlight the importance of continued focus on equity and inclusion.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5050 Mallory LN
       Franklin, TN  37067


(615) 472-4270

District: Williamson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
49th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,850 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  1,474

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.3%
Hispanic:
22.2%
African American:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Centennial High School ranks better than 87.5% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 8th among 9 ranked high schools in the Williamson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.9. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Centennial High School has the largest high school student body size in the Williamson County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Centennial High School is $11,850, which is the 2nd highest among 9 high schools in the Williamson County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Centennial High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Centennial High School 49th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Centennial High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Williamson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamson County 2nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Centennial High School

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Rank History for all students at Centennial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 72.42 65th 267 75.7%
2011 84.23 24th 273 91.2%
2012 82.48 29th 269 89.2%
2013 67.68 73rd 285 74.4%
2014 76.84 23rd 296 92.2%
2015 81.52 25th 300 91.7%
2016 68.17 69th 351 80.3%
2017 77.60 24th 273 91.2%
2018 74.46 41st 341 88.0%
2019 78.81 34th 342 90.1%
2021 62.58 75th 347 78.4%
2022 73.40 44th 358 87.7%
2023 76.38 42nd 384 89.1%
2024 77.90 49th 392 87.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Centennial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.08 61st 159 61.6%
2019 79.44 4th 127 96.9%
2021 28.97 100th 125 20.0%
2022 29.73 113th 151 25.2%
2023 40.65 80th 154 48.1%
2024 34.77 110th 183 39.9%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Centennial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.08 147th 308 52.3%
2019 48.57 135th 302 55.3%
2021 46.05 151st 317 52.4%
2022 43.37 161st 322 50.0%
2023 49.61 138th 330 58.2%
2024 29.99 252nd 337 25.2%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Centennial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.37 38th 337 88.7%
2021 62.52 77th 340 77.4%
2022 68.62 62nd 350 82.3%
2023 76.18 41st 366 88.8%
2024 77.48 40th 365 89.0%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Centennial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.76 36th 329 89.1%
2021 61.45 80th 332 75.9%
2022 76.92 39th 349 88.8%
2023 74.90 42nd 359 88.3%
2024 77.30 46th 366 87.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Centennial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.49 9th 47 80.9%
2019 79.25 6th 45 86.7%
2021 54.64 23rd 48 52.1%
2022 70.32 13th 47 72.3%
2023 78.75 6th 45 86.7%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Centennial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.95 79th 199 60.3%
2019 40.99 95th 187 49.2%
2021 36.29 124th 208 40.4%
2022 52.37 72nd 222 67.6%
2023 55.38 76th 239 68.2%
2024 54.64 82nd 240 65.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Centennial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.43 52nd 159 67.3%
2019 60.08 40th 153 73.9%
2021 36.45 110th 180 38.9%
2022 42.02 98th 189 48.1%
2023 53.30 73rd 202 63.9%
2024 55.68 65th 209 68.9%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Centennial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.98 24th 307 92.2%
2019 84.53 28th 301 90.7%
2021 71.15 39th 306 87.3%
2022 85.04 18th 312 94.2%
2023 85.88 22nd 325 93.2%
2024 89.07 19th 326 94.2%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, May 6, 2011

Open Quote Fabulous school. I couldnt be happier with the experience my children are having at CHS. 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
1997 1180 129 12 16 5 n/a n/a -29 1313
1998 1327 66 18 14 2 n/a n/a -1 1426
1999 1323 140 21 41 5 n/a n/a 0 1530
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1547 1547
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1600 1600
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1561 1561
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1561 1561
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1588 1588
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1380 1380
2006 1040 142 34 117 2 n/a n/a 0 1335
2007 907 159 39 124 3 n/a n/a 0 1232
2008 942 184 36 147 2 n/a n/a 0 1311
2009 884 187 40 155 2 n/a n/a 0 1268
2010 938 194 32 162 3 n/a n/a 0 1329
2011 951 198 31 181 2 1 2 0 1366
2012 1113 204 43 181 4 3 5 0 1553
2013 1153 211 60 213 5 1 6 0 1649
2014 1147 219 56 220 2 0 55 0 1699
2015 1127 238 59 236 3 1 52 0 1716
2016 1082 230 69 259 1 1 48 0 1690
2017 1056 214 66 279 0 1 54 0 1670
2018 1039 220 75 282 1 1 59 0 1677
2019 1051 194 70 306 2 2 71 0 1696
2020 1070 171 72 288 2 2 79 0 1684
2021 970 159 74 313 1 3 92 0 1612
2022 925 155 60 332 3 2 92 0 1569
2023 859 159 55 327 1 2 71 0 1474

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
1997 1313 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1426 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1530 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1547 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1600 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1561 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1561 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1588 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1380 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1335 64.6 20.7 n/a
2007 1232 69.4 17.8 14.8
2008 1311 67.7 19.4 13.5
2009 1268 72.3 17.5 21.1
2010 1329 72.8 18.2 22
2011 1366 72.0 18.9 22.9
2012 1553 84.0 18.4 22.4
2013 1649 90.3 18.2 23.3
2014 1699 94.3 18.0 23
2015 1716 97.0 17.6 24
2016 1690 97.0 17.4 24.6
2017 1670 98.5 16.9 n/a
2018 1677 101.2 16.5 n/a
2019 1696 92.4 18.3 n/a
2020 1684 94.2 17.8 20
2021 1612 102.0 15.8 n/a
2022 1569 95.9 16.3 n/a
2023 1474 94.8 15.5 n/a

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
1997 1313 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1426 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1530 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1547 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1600 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1561 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1561 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1588 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1380 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1335 64.6 20.7 n/a
2007 1232 69.4 17.8 14.8
2008 1311 67.7 19.4 13.5
2009 1268 72.3 17.5 21.1
2010 1329 72.8 18.2 22
2011 1366 72.0 18.9 22.9
2012 1553 84.0 18.4 22.4
2013 1649 90.3 18.2 23.3
2014 1699 94.3 18.0 23
2015 1716 97.0 17.6 24
2016 1690 97.0 17.4 24.6
2017 1670 98.5 16.9 n/a
2018 1677 101.2 16.5 n/a
2019 1696 92.4 18.3 n/a
2020 1684 94.2 17.8 20
2021 1612 102.0 15.8 n/a
2022 1569 95.9 16.3 n/a
2023 1474 94.8 15.5 n/a

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $184 (2.1%) $8,239 (95.2%) $8,652
2020 $202 (2.2%) $8,778 (95.3%) $9,209
2021 $268 (2.6%) $9,733 (95.2%) $10,223
2022 $161 (1.6%) $9,840 (95.5%) $10,304
2023 $180 (1.5%) $11,229 (94.8%) $11,850

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Centennial 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 34th of 342 High schoolsRanks 42nd of 384 High schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Centennial High School)3012.6
 17.4%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Williamson County)39.530.9
 8.6%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Centennial High School)54.757.7
 3%
   9th Grade English I (Williamson County)61.668.3
 6.7%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
9th Grade Geometry (Centennial High School)93.888.4
 5.4%
   9th Grade Geometry (Williamson County)93.891.6
 2.2%
   9th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)7972.8
 6.2%
10th Grade Algebra II (Centennial High School)82.883.2
 0.4%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Williamson County)86.988
 1.1%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.747.7
 1%
10th Grade English II (Centennial High School)62.676.3
 13.7%
   10th Grade English II (Williamson County)72.984.6
 11.7%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Centennial High School)44.637.1
 7.5%
   10th Grade Geometry (Williamson County)53.945.9
 8%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Centennial High School)17.924.2
 6.3%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Williamson County)36.438.2
 1.8%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
11th Grade US History (Centennial High School)42.362.4
 20.1%
   11th Grade US History (Williamson County)53.970.1
 16.2%
   11th Grade US History (Tennessee)29.639.7
 10.1%
11th Grade Geometry (Centennial High School)9.118.2
 9.1%
   11th Grade Geometry (Williamson County)16.916.9
   11th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)2016
 4%
All Grades Algebra I (Centennial High School)29.412.6
 16.8%
   All Grades Algebra I (Williamson County)57.848.7
 9.1%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Centennial High School)36.447.4
 11%
   All Grades Algebra II (Williamson County)57.760.2
 2.5%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades US History (Centennial High School)41.961.6
 19.7%
   All Grades US History (Williamson County)53.470.1
 16.7%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (Centennial High School)53.957.7
 3.8%
   All Grades English I (Williamson County)61.268
 6.8%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Centennial High School)61.274
 12.8%
   All Grades English II (Williamson County)72.284
 11.8%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Centennial High School)57.552.2
 5.3%
   All Grades Geometry (Williamson County)68.663
 5.6%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16961474
 13.1%
African American194159
 18%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian7055
 21.4%
Hispanic306327
 6.9%
Pacific Islander22
White1051859
 18.3%
Two or More Races7171


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Students at Centennial High School are 58% White, 22% Hispanic, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,474 students attended Centennial High School.

Centennial High School ranks 49th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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

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