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#527 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 23% in state

Centennial High School

High School · Fulton County · Roswell, GA

A Fulton County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

9310 Scott Rd, Roswell, GA 30076

  • Math 53% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.5 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation30.5%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$15,183
Chronic Absenteeism27.9%

Students at Centennial High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Centennial High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,191/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roswell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$113,166

Median home value

$461,300

Median rent

$1,673/mo

College educated

59.4%

Homeownership

65.9%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
30.5% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·115 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
11 boys'·13 girls'·37 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brandon Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition8.16–121.6 mi109Compare →
The Cottage SchoolPrivate · tuition7.84–122.7 mi267Compare →
Fulton Science Academy Private SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5PK–123.1 mi843Compare →
Fulton Science Academy Private SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3PK–123.1 mi842Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Fulton County

Schools in district
106
Rank in district
#49 of 104
District spending per student
$15,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Centennial High School is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Centennial High School

Centennial High School is a public high school in Roswell, GA, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 1,731 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #527 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Centennial High School

What grades does Centennial High School serve?

Centennial High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Centennial High School?

Centennial High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,731 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Centennial High School rank in GA?

Centennial High School ranks #527 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Centennial High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Centennial High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Centennial High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Centennial High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Centennial High School a charter school?

No, Centennial High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Centennial High School a Title I school?

No, Centennial High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centennial High School?

45.5% of students at Centennial High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,731
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
118
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.9%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 30076)
47,397
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
37.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30076; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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