Bowdon High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Bowdon High School or Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bowdon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 428 students in grades 9-12, Bowdon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,338 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
428 students
1,338 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
68 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#688 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#645 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
106
351
Grade 10 Students
112
333
Grade 11 Students
107
341
Grade 12 Students
103
313
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
15%
10%
% White
68%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%