Carbon Hill High School vs Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 157 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carbon Hill High School
Carbon Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
349 students
Central High School
Rockford · Public high · Grades 7–12
354 students
| Measure | Carbon Hill High School Carbon Hill, Alabama | Central High School Rockford, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 304 | #237 of 304 |
| National rank | #12317 of 16,910 | #14414 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 349 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Carbon Hill | Rockford |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carbon Hill High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 24.8).
- •Carbon Hill High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Carbon Hill High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Carbon Hill High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 66.7%).
- •Central High School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.5).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 349.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carbon Hill High School better than Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carbon Hill High School ranks higher (34.4 vs 24.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carbon Hill High School and Central High School?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Carbon Hill and Rockford in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbon Hill High School: 349. Central High School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbon Hill High School and Central High School rank in Alabama?
Carbon Hill High School is 186th of 304 and Central High School is 237th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).