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Central High

Summary:

Central High is a public high school located in Victoria, VA, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 495 students. The school is part of the Lunenburg County Public Schools district, which is ranked 83 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central High consistently outperforms the state and district averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, with particularly strong performance for female students, male students, Hispanic students, and low socioeconomic status students. The school has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 242 out of 327 Virginia high schools in 2020-2021 to 83 out of 329 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding increase in its SchoolDigger rating from 1 star to 4 stars. Central High's diverse student population, with 51.11% White, 30.71% African American, and 12.12% Hispanic students, is a strength that provides opportunities for cross-cultural understanding and collaboration.

In comparison, Nottoway High, a nearby high school in the Nottoway County Public Schools district, performs significantly lower than Central High on most academic measures. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Nottoway High had much lower proficiency rates in subjects like Geometry (17.65% vs. 93.1%) and Algebra I (28.57% vs. 95.29%) compared to Central High. While Central High's spending per student has increased in recent years, it is still below the state average, suggesting that additional resources could further enhance the school's already impressive performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 131 K-V Rd
       Victoria, VA  23974-9518

(434) 696-2137

District: Lunenburg County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
83rd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,318 Help


Feeder schools for Central High:

Elementary:    Kenbridge Elementary
    Victoria Elementary
Middle:    Lunenburg Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  490

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.9%
African American:
30.2%
Hispanic:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central High ranks better than 74.8% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.69. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central High 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 Racial makeup is: White (52.9%), African American (30.2%), Hispanic (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98% 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 is 13.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High is $8,318.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central High:

SchoolDigger ranks Central High 83rd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Central High in the ranking list.)

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Lunenburg County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lunenburg County Public Schools 83rd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central High

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Rank History for all students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 34.04 255th 308 17.2%
2006 42.02 211th 314 32.8%
2007 37.70 230th 313 26.5%
2008 44.07 187th 316 40.8%
2009 48.47 159th 313 49.2%
2010 45.38 198th 317 37.5%
2011 35.81 234th 320 26.9%
2012 38.98 221st 321 31.2%
2013 44.47 184th 321 42.7%
2014 37.04 227th 322 29.5%
2015 34.95 236th 322 26.7%
2016 28.45 272nd 321 15.3%
2017 28.16 271st 324 16.4%
2018 43.23 202nd 326 38.0%
2019 37.01 238th 327 27.2%
2021 30.94 242nd 327 26.0%
2022 48.91 167th 325 48.6%
2023 50.82 183rd 326 43.9%
2024 70.69 83rd 329 74.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.11 38th 320 88.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.46 197th 320 38.4%
2024 71.35 77th 322 76.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.20 197th 321 38.6%
2024 70.56 82nd 322 74.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.67 166th 240 30.8%
2024 65.32 76th 249 69.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.92 122nd 232 47.4%
2024 70.43 56th 233 76.0%
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Rank History for White students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.13 164th 315 47.9%
2024 69.07 68th 314 78.3%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 590 590
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 588 588
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 629 629
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 631 631
1993 363 338 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1994 354 336 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1995 345 303 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1996 345 303 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1997 343 317 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1998 328 282 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 615
1999 331 262 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2000 292 275 1 3 1 n/a n/a -4 568
2001 293 281 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2002 300 290 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 601
2003 300 290 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 601
2004 279 268 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 554
2005 300 276 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 583
2006 289 272 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 570
2007 285 254 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 547
2008 278 234 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 521
2009 256 228 2 7 2 n/a n/a 1 496
2010 264 198 2 9 4 n/a n/a 5 482
2011 247 203 1 16 4 1 12 0 484
2012 233 191 0 15 3 1 19 0 462
2013 229 193 0 12 4 0 18 0 456
2014 218 193 0 12 0 1 17 0 441
2015 246 182 0 15 3 0 15 0 461
2016 257 166 1 19 3 0 19 0 465
2017 242 163 1 16 2 1 16 0 441
2018 222 139 2 17 3 0 25 0 408
2019 233 144 1 29 2 0 25 0 434
2020 243 151 0 34 3 0 23 0 454
2021 263 156 0 50 3 0 27 0 499
2022 256 157 2 55 2 0 20 0 492
2023 253 152 2 60 4 1 23 0 495
2024 259 148 3 55 2 1 22 0 490

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 590 39.3 15.0 n/a
1990 588 39.1 15.0 n/a
1991 629 40.0 15.7 n/a
1992 631 40.7 15.5 n/a
1993 704 46.3 15.2 n/a
1994 692 66.5 n/a 39.2
1995 649 n/a 0.0 37.1
1996 649 n/a 0.0 37.1
1997 660 n/a 0.0 37
1998 615 n/a 0.0 32.8
1999 595 51.0 11.7 40.3
2000 568 n/a 0.0 48.1
2001 578 40.6 14.2 48.8
2002 601 53.1 11.3 51.7
2003 601 53.1 11.3 51.7
2004 554 48.1 11.5 50.4
2005 583 48.0 12.1 52.5
2006 570 44.0 13.0 52.8
2007 547 40.1 13.6 52.5
2008 521 23.1 22.6 51.8
2009 496 20.7 24.0 53.7
2010 482 22.6 21.2 55.3
2011 484 22.8 21.1 55.6
2012 462 37.0 12.4 59.7
2013 456 36.4 12.4 60.1
2014 441 34.6 12.7 64.4
2015 461 31.0 14.8 61.2
2016 465 33.0 14.0 59.8
2017 441 28.1 15.6 59.2
2018 408 30.7 13.2 56.4
2019 434 31.7 13.6 57.8
2020 454 31.3 14.4 59.7
2021 499 33.4 14.9 n/a
2022 492 45.5 10.7 55.1
2023 495 34.2 14.4 98
2024 490 36.6 13.3 98

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 590 39.3 15.0 n/a
1990 588 39.1 15.0 n/a
1991 629 40.0 15.7 n/a
1992 631 40.7 15.5 n/a
1993 704 46.3 15.2 n/a
1994 692 66.5 n/a 39.2
1995 649 n/a 0.0 37.1
1996 649 n/a 0.0 37.1
1997 660 n/a 0.0 37
1998 615 n/a 0.0 32.8
1999 595 51.0 11.7 40.3
2000 568 n/a 0.0 48.1
2001 578 40.6 14.2 48.8
2002 601 53.1 11.3 51.7
2003 601 53.1 11.3 51.7
2004 554 48.1 11.5 50.4
2005 583 48.0 12.1 52.5
2006 570 44.0 13.0 52.8
2007 547 40.1 13.6 52.5
2008 521 23.1 22.6 51.8
2009 496 20.7 24.0 53.7
2010 482 22.6 21.2 55.3
2011 484 22.8 21.1 55.6
2012 462 37.0 12.4 59.7
2013 456 36.4 12.4 60.1
2014 441 34.6 12.7 64.4
2015 461 31.0 14.8 61.2
2016 465 33.0 14.0 59.8
2017 441 28.1 15.6 59.2
2018 408 30.7 13.2 56.4
2019 434 31.7 13.6 57.8
2020 454 31.3 14.4 59.7
2021 499 33.4 14.9 n/a
2022 492 45.5 10.7 55.1
2023 495 34.2 14.4 98
2024 490 36.6 13.3 98

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,855 (100.0%) $7,855
2020 $329 (4.1%) $7,674 (95.9%) $8,003
2021 $331 (4.0%) $7,987 (96.0%) $8,318

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central High

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 238th of 327 High schoolsRanks 183rd of 326 High schools
 16.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Central High)7767
 10%
   End of Course Writing (Lunenburg County Public Schools)7766
 11%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Central High)7590
 15%
   End of Course Geometry (Lunenburg County Public Schools)7588
 13%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Central High)5289
 37%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lunenburg County Public Schools)6990
 21%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Biology (Central High)8178
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Lunenburg County Public Schools)8176
 5%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Central High)8165
 16%
   End of Course Earth Science (Lunenburg County Public Schools)8065
 15%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Central High)7680
 4%
   End of Course English Reading (Lunenburg County Public Schools)7680
 4%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Central High)6238
 24%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Central High)6857
 11%
   End of Course World History I (Lunenburg County Public Schools)6657
 9%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Central High)8033
 47%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students434495
 14.1%
African American144152
 5.6%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2960
 106.9%
Pacific Islander01
White233253
 8.6%
Two or More Races2523
 8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.8%98%
 40.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central High

Students at Central High are 53% White, 30% African American, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Central High ranks 83rd of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Central High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kenbridge Elementary
Elementary : Victoria Elementary
Middle : Lunenburg Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 490 students attended Central High.


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