Below Average
#1621 of 1,786 schools in TN
Central High School
High School · Morgan County · Wartburg, TN
A Morgan County high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1119 Knoxville HWY, Wartburg, TN 37887
- Math 18% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central High School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 21% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* 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 TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Central 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated769/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,375
Median home value
$149,100
Median rent
$682/mo
College educated
8.4%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37887; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County Career and Technical CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Coalfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 509 | Compare → |
| Oakdale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 444 | Compare → |
| Sunbright SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 500 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Morgan County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,432NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central High School is listed in Morgan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central High School
Central High School is a public high school in Wartburg, TN, part of Morgan County, serving approximately 350 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,621 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central High School
What grades does Central High School serve?
Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central High School rank in TN?
Central High School ranks #1,621 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central High School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central High School a charter school?
No, Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central High School a Title I school?
No, Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Morgan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (423) 346-6616
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 37887)
- 6,652
- Area median age
- 42.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 37887; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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