B
Good
75/100

Central High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 2400 Dobbs Dr, Phenix City, AL 36870
Overall
B
75/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 21% · Math 26% proficient · 53rd percentile in Alabama
Graduation
A
96% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

75
Repit Score
out of 100
1,568
Students
enrolled
20.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%53/100reading 29th percentile, math 77th percentile among Alabama high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%86/10096% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 56% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency21% (−20 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency26% (+6 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate96% (+7 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%57%reading +5 pts, math +32 pts93rd percentile (list)
Black8%12%reading -8 pts, math +5 pts43rd percentile (list)
Hispanic15%15%reading -8 pts, math +4 pts58th percentile (list)
Multiracial10%10%reading -29 pts, math -20 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income12%17%reading -12 pts, math +7 pts45th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2400 Dobbs Dr
City Phenix City
ZIP Code 36870
District 0102700
NCES School ID 010270001088
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 36870

Understanding the community around Central High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,766
Per Capita Income $33,290
Poverty Rate 7.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%
High School or Higher 91.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $174,100
Median Rent $893
Owner-Occupied 82.2%
Renter-Occupied 17.8%
View full data for ZIP 36870 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 62.1%
White 22.3%
Hispanic/Latino 10.5%
Two or More Races 4.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,568
Teachers (FTE) 75.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central High School?
Central High School has a Repit School Score of 75 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 1,568 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.8:1.
What grades does Central High School serve?
Central High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central High School receive per student?
Central High School receives $13,713 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central High School in 36870 ▼
Avg Home Value
$246,385
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,650
1-Year Change
+6.6%
% Renters
17.8%

Other Schools in 36870

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026