Enrollment
265
High
DISTRICT 204 · STATE 1,213
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KING AND QUEEN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 510207000878
Central High
17024 The Trail, King And Queen C H, VA 23085 · (804) 785-6102 · King and Queen County
GRADES 07–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL265 STUDENTS
D
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 9% of Virginia public high schools
- DTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Virginia public high schools
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.0:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
107%
283 students
DISTRICT 102% · STATE 66%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 46 | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 36 | 14% |
| Grade 9 | 49 | 18% |
| Grade 10 | 39 | 15% |
| Grade 11 | 40 | 15% |
| Grade 12 | 55 | 21% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within King and Queen County Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
SOL 2024-25 . % PassingEnglish Language Arts
81.0%
VA avg 74.2% . +9.0pp since 2022
Math
55.0%
VA avg 72.7% . -1.0pp since 2022
What this means: On the SOL, Virginia's statewide test, about 81 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 55 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Virginia schools, those numbers are about 74 and 73. Reading and writing scores are up about 9 points since 2022, while math scores are down about 1 points.
SOL results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 81.0% | 55.0% |
| 2023-24 | 81.0% | 50.0% |
| 2022-23 | 72.0% | 56.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: SOL. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Central High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 55.0% | #306 of 316 ▲ 3 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 81.0% | #213 of 316 ▼ 11 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 265 | #300 of 325 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.4:1 | #25 of 309 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.0% | #87 of 309 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 107% | #4 of 319 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +26.2% | #8 of 131 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
265
+50 (+23%) vs 2020
-13% since 1990-91, when it was 305
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
was 9.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 265 | 25.5 | 10.4:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 271 | 27.5 | 9.8:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 273 | 30.3 | 9.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 215 | 23 | 9.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 210 | 24.8 | 8.5:1 | 68% (143) |
| 2015-16 | 242 | 23 | 10.5:1 | 54% (130) |
| 2010-11 | 292 | 20 | 14.6:1 | 72% (209) |
| 2000-01 | 343 | 30 | 11.4:1 | 60% (206) |
| 1990-91 | 305 | 25 | 12.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Central High.
Since 2017-18: students up 26% (210 to 265); teachers up 3% (24.8 to 25.5).
About Central High
Central High is a very small high school in Virginia, located in King And Queen C H. Total enrollment is 265 students, and the grades served are 7 through 12. High schools in Virginia have about 1,213 students on average; enrollment here is 78% lower.
Central High is run by King and Queen County Public Schools, whose 3 schools enroll 611 students.
The biggest share of students at Central High, 45%, is White. Beyond that, enrollment is 35% Black, 11% multiracial, and 9% Hispanic. In King and Queen County overall, about 67% of residents are White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 66%.
The school's 25.5 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. The average for high schools in Virginia is 13.9:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher.
Central High holds a D allk12 Grade, placing it above 9% of Virginia public high schools.
In King and Queen County, home to about 6,695 people, median household income comes to about $70,469, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 19%, and about 11% of people live in poverty. King and Queen County's 3 public schools enroll about 611 students and include Central High.
Among nearby public schools, King & Queen Elementary is closest at less than a tenth of a mile. Other public schools within ten miles number 6.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Distant. That means it sits in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 23% rise, from 215 to 265. The ratio of students to teachers went from 9.3:1 to 10.4:1 over the same years.
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King and Queen County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,695
Census ACS
Median income
$70,469
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
3
611 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in King and Queen County Public Schools
- Lawson-Marriott ElementaryElementary · 178 students
- King & Queen ElementaryElementary · 168 students
Other Central High schools
70 other US public schools in 32 states are named Central High. Central High is the 61st largest of the 71.
- Central HighWoodstock, VA · 728 students
- Central HighNorton, VA · 676 students
- Central HighVictoria, VA · 464 students
- Central High SchoolSAN ANGELO, TX · 2,985 students
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLOMAHA, NE · 2,587 students
Nearby schools
- King & Queen Elementary0.0 mi · 168
- Acquinton Elementary8.4 mi · 472
- Cool Spring Primary8.4 mi · 512
- Hamilton Holmes Middle8.5 mi · 445
- West Point Middle/High9.3 mi · 434
- West Point Elementary9.3 mi · 409
Frequently asked questions
About Central HighHow many students attend Central High?
Central High enrolls approximately 265 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does Central High serve?
Central High serves grades 07-12.
How many teachers does Central High have?
Central High employs 25 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Central High?
Student demographics at Central High are roughly 45% White, 9% Hispanic, 35% Black, 11% Two or more.
What district is Central High in?
Central High is part of King and Queen County Public Schools.
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