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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HAMILTON COUNTY·NCES 470159000495

Central High School

5728 Highway 58, Harrison, TN 37341 · (423) 344-1447 · Hamilton County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL617 STUDENTS
Enrollment
617
High
DISTRICT 701 · STATE 754
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
153
Grade 10
137
Grade 11
155
Grade 12
172
Student demographics
White
22436%
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
579%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 16%
Black
26443%
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 21%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 2%
Two+
7011%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
33053%
Female
28747%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
26.4%
TN avg 40.9% . +6.4pp since 2022
Math
12.9%
TN avg 39.3% . -7.1pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
617
-307 (-33%) vs 2017
% White
36%
was 49%
% Hispanic
9%
was 5%
% Black
43%
was 44%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Central High School

Located at 5728 Highway 58, in Harrison, Tennessee, Central High School is a close-knit four-year high school that works with 617 students (grades 9 through 12), overseen by Hamilton County.

Central High School is one of 82 schools operated by Hamilton County, a district that serves 45,981 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Central High School lists that the most-represented group is Black (43%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder breaks down as 36% White, 11% multiracial, 9% Hispanic. By comparison, Hamilton County as a whole is about 17% Black, so the school skews noticeably more Black than its surroundings.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Hamilton County indicate the typical household earns roughly $76,183 per year, about 38% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Hamilton County's 82 public schools (combined enrollment of about 45,981 students), Central High School is one campus in the mix.

Brown Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a metropolitan setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Central High School's enrollment has decreased 33% since 2018, when it stood at 924 (now 617). White enrollment moved from 49% to 36% across the same window.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Hamilton County at a glance

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Population
376,192
Census ACS
Median income
$76,183
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
82
45,981 students

Quick facts

School name
Central High School
District
Hamilton County
Address
5728 Highway 58, Harrison, TN 37341
Phone
(423) 344-1447
County
Hamilton County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
617
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
470159000495
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Hamilton County
Other schools in Harrison
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Frequently asked questions

About Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School enrolls approximately 617 students in grades 09-12.
Is Central High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Central High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student diversity at Central High School?
Student demographics at Central High School are roughly 36% White, 9% Hispanic, 43% Black, 0% Asian, 11% Two or more.
What district is Central High School in?
Central High School is part of Hamilton County.
What city is Central High School in?
Central High School is located in Harrison, TN.
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