- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wartburg, TN
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470309001227
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Wartburg · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 367
- students enrolled
Central High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wartburg, TN.
School address
District: Morgan County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470309001227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Central High School shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 470309001227 · Wartburg, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 18.4:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elementary (529 students)
Central High School shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 20.0 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
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
529 students
- Coalfield Scho
Coalfield School
505 students
- Sunbright Scho
Sunbright School
464 students
- Oakdale School
Oakdale School
427 students
- This school
Central High School
367 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
317 students
What this shows Central High School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High School compares
Central 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$12,432
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Central High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Morgan County reports $12,432 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coalfield School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunbright School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Wartburg
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 367 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wartburg, TN. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 18.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Wartburg, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Wartburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wartburg, 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 Morgan County?
Besides Central High School, Morgan County also operates Central Elementary (529 students), Coalfield School (505 students), and Sunbright School (464 students). See the Morgan County district page for the complete list.