Central High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Harrison, Tennessee 37341 · Hamilton County
#263 of 321 high schools in Tennessee
#16684 of 16,910 nationally
About Central High School
Central High School is a public high located in Harrison, in the Hamilton County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 617 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 8.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 263rd of 321 ranked high schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (13th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 617.
There are 2 schools in Harrison; Central High School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)7.5%
- 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
- 617
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 7.5%
- 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).
Brown Middle School
Harrison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
296 students · 319 m away
Harrison Elementary School
Chattanooga · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
775 students · 458 m away
Hunter Middle School
Ooltewah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
745 students · 4.0 km away
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
Ooltewah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students · 4.2 km away
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts
Chattanooga · Public other · Grades K–12
979 students · 4.4 km away
Tyner Middle Academy
Chattanooga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
401 students · 5.5 km away
Tyner Academy
Chattanooga · Public high · Grades 9–12
632 students · 5.6 km away
Bess T Shepherd Elementary School
Chattanooga · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students · 5.8 km away
Ooltewah High School
Ooltewah · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,233 students · 6.9 km away
Big Ridge Elementary School
Hixson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students · 7.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Ripley High School
Ripley · Public high · Grades 9–12
614 students
Claiborne High School
New Tazewell · Public high · Grades 9–12
613 students
Westview High School
Martin · Public high · Grades 9–12
611 students
Sweetwater High School
Sweetwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
610 students
Roane County High School
Kingston · Public high · Grades 9–12
625 students
Unicoi Co High School
Erwin · Public high · Grades 9–12
609 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central High School a good school?
Central High School has a Success Index (US) of 8.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #263 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 #263 of 321 high schools in Tennessee and #16684 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School had 617 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 10 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.