- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bolivar, TN
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470165000541
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bolivar · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 663
- students enrolled
Central High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bolivar, TN.
School address
District: Hardeman County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470165000541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Central High School held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 47.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 470165000541 · Bolivar, TN High · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bolivar Elementary (670 students)
Central High School held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 47.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bolivar Elemen
Bolivar Elementary
670 students
- This school
Central High School
663 students
- Middleton High
Middleton High School
410 students
- Middleton Elem
Middleton Elementary
349 students
- Bolivar Middle
Bolivar Middle School
290 students
- Toone Elementa 217
Toone Elementary
217 students
What this shows Central High School reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High School compares
Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$11,701
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
184
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 65.3%
White 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Central High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardeman County Schools reports $11,701 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middleton High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middleton Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bolivar Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toone Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 663 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bolivar, TN. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 15.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% 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 Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is African American at 65.3% of enrollment, in Bolivar, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Central High School rank among public schools in Bolivar?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bolivar, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hardeman County Schools?
Besides Central High School, Hardeman County Schools also operates Bolivar Elementary (670 students), Middleton High School (410 students), and Middleton Elementary (349 students). See the Hardeman County Schools district page for the complete list.