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4 schools in Centre

Alabama · Public K-12

From elementary through high school, Centre runs 4 public K-12 campuses (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high), with combined enrollment of about 1,563.

7-year change in Centre

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,563
-24 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 84%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
7%
was 8%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Centre Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-04665
Centre Middle SchoolMiddle05-08450
Cherokee County Career Technology CenterHigh07-12·
Cherokee County High SchoolHigh09-12448

About Centre

Centre is a rural-scale Alabama city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 1,563 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 391, below the state mean of about 544.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Centre has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,587 students to 1,563. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 2% to 5% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Centre discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Centre, Alabama?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Centre, with a combined enrollment of about 1,563.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Centre?
Centre has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Centre?
Centre Elementary School is the largest public school in Centre by enrollment, with approximately 665 students.
What school districts serve Centre?
Centre public schools are operated by Cherokee County.
What grade levels do public schools in Centre cover?
Public schools in Centre serve students from pre-K through grade 12.