Irwin County High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Irwin County 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
Irwin County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 483 students in grades 9-12, Irwin County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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
483 students
1,338 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
68 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1045 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)
30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
120
351
Grade 10 Students
121
333
Grade 11 Students
114
341
Grade 12 Students
128
313
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
35%
10%
% White
55%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%