Very Good
#669 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 36% in state
Central High
High School · Wise County Public Schools · Norton, VA
A Wise County Public Schools high school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5000 Warrior Dr., Norton, VA 24273
- Math 97% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 92% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central High score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 95% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 93% (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 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.8%
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.
See how we rateThe 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High10,526/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norton), 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
$39,797
Median home value
$105,600
Median rent
$678/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24273; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.i. Burton HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 8–12 | 2.6 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Eastside HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 394 | Compare → |
| Union HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 567 | 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.
Wise County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central High is listed in Wise County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central High
Central High is a public high school in Norton, VA, part of Wise County Public Schools, serving approximately 663 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #669 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% 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 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Central High?
Central High has an enrollment of approximately 663 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High is 17:1. 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 #669 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Central High's MySchoolScout rating?
Central High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% 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?
87.8% 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 663
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (276) 328-8015
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 24273)
- 5,860
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 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 24273; 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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