Central High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Clifton, Illinois 60927 · Central CUSD 4
#204 of 691 high schools in Illinois
#9674 of 16,910 nationally
About Central High School
Central High School is a public high located in Clifton, in the Central CUSD 4 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 298 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 204th of 691 ranked high schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (71th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 298.
There are 2 schools in Clifton; Central High School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John L Nash Middle School
Clifton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
278 students · 17 m away
Chebanse Elem School
Chebanse · Public elementary · Grades K–4
343 students · 4.4 km away
Ashkum Early Literacy Center
Ashkum · Public other · Grades PK–PK
49 students · 9.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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298 students
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298 students
Arcola High School
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299 students
Athens Sr High School
Athens · Public high · Grades 9–12
299 students
Tuscola High School
Tuscola · Public high · Grades 9–12
299 students
Rushville-Industry High School
Rushville · Public high · Grades 9–12
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central High School a good school?
Central High School has a Success Index (US) of 45.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #204 of 691 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central High School rank in Illinois?
Central High School ranks #204 of 691 high schools in Illinois and #9674 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School had 298 students in 2025.
Is Central High School a elementary school or a high school?
Central High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central High School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Central High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.