- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Franklin, TN
Centennial High School
Federal NCES profile for Centennial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470453000511
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 1,354
- students enrolled
Centennial High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Franklin, TN.
School address
District: Williamson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470453000511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
Centennial High School shrank from 1,474 students in 2022-23 to 1,389 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 94.8 → 86.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 470453000511 · Franklin, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,354 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High School (2,091 students)
Centennial High School shrank from 1,474 students in 2022-23 to 1,389 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 94.8 → 86.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Centennial High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High School
2,091 students
- Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High School
1,975 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,729 students
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,609 students
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
1,588 students
- This school
Centennial High School
1,354 students
What this shows Centennial High School reports 1,354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial High School compares
Centennial High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,354 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,354
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,899
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
191
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 51 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.5%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Centennial High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamson County reports $11,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centennial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ravenwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Franklin
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,729 students 16:1 students per teacher
Fred J Page High School
Standard public school
1,478 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Renaissance High School
Standard public school
174 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Vanguard Virtual High School
Standard public school
117 students 4.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial High School
How many students attend Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has 1,354 students enrolled. It is a high school in Franklin, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,474 (2022-23) → 1,389 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School is 14.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial High School?
The largest demographic group at Centennial High School is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Franklin, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centennial High School rank among high schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Franklin, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamson County?
Besides Centennial High School, Williamson County also operates Independence High School (2,091 students), Ravenwood High School (1,975 students), and Franklin High School (1,729 students). See the Williamson County district page for the complete list.