Central High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bolivar, Tennessee 38008 · Hardeman County Schools
#249 of 321 high schools in Tennessee
#16512 of 16,910 nationally
About Central High School
Central High School is a public high located in Bolivar, in the Hardeman County Schools school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 663 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 11.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 249th of 321 ranked high schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (13th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 663.
There are 3 schools in Bolivar; Central High School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)12%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
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
- 663
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 12%
- 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).
Bolivar Elementary
Bolivar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students · 311 m away
Bolivar Middle School
Bolivar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
290 students · 745 m away
Toone Elementary
Toone · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
217 students · 12 km away
Whiteville Elementary
Whiteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
217 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Austin East High/Magnet
Knoxville · Public high · Grades 9–12
663 students
Wooddale High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
662 students
Bolton High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
661 students
McNairy Central High School
Selmer · Public high · Grades 9–12
673 students
Scott High School
Huntsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
653 students
Obion County Central High School
Troy · Public high · Grades 9–12
652 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central High School a good school?
Central High School has a Success Index (US) of 11.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #249 of 321 in Tennessee. 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 Tennessee?
Central High School ranks #249 of 321 high schools in Tennessee and #16512 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School had 663 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 4 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.