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Central High

High School · King and Queen County Public Schools · King and Queen C H, VA

A King and Queen County Public Schools high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

17024 The Trail, King and Queen C H, VA 23085

  • Math 44% vs VA 67% (2025)
  • Reading 77% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-20.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.3 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness3.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation6.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
District spending per student$16,570
Chronic Absenteeism24.4%

Students at Central High score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 SOL)
School
State
67%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency77%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 61% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2017
ELA
87%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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 31 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

103.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Central High 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average599/100K

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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)

College educated

16.3%

Homeownership

85.4%

Poverty rate

22.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

King and Queen County Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$16,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Central High is listed in King and Queen County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Central High

Central High is a public high school in King and Queen C H, VA, part of King and Queen County Public Schools, serving approximately 271 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,118 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central High

What grades does Central High serve?

Central High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Central High?

Central High has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High?

The student-teacher ratio at Central High is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Central High rank in VA?

Central High ranks #1,118 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Central High's MySchoolScout rating?

Central High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Central High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Central High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Central High a charter school?

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

Is Central High a Title I school?

No, Central High is not currently a Title I school.

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

103.7% of students at Central High 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
271
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
King and Queen County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.4%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 23085)
390
Area median age
37.3
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 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 23085; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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