Best Public Schools in Centre, AL

The city of Centre, Alabama is home to three schools - Centre Elementary School, Cherokee County High School, and Centre Middle School - serving students from elementary through high school. These schools are part of the Cherokee County school district.

Among the standout schools, Cherokee County High School ranks 54th out of 374 Alabama high schools and has a 4-star rating, with a strong 90% four-year graduation rate. The school also outperforms the county and state averages in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts on the Summative Assessments. Centre Elementary School consistently ranks in the top half of Alabama elementary schools, with a 3-star rating, and outperforms the county and state averages in English Language Arts.

While the schools generally perform well academically, they face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates across all three institutions. Additionally, the schools serve a significant population of students from low-income families, with free/reduced lunch percentages ranging from 63.41% to 73.48%. The differences in spending per student, ranging from $8,835 to $10,679, may also be an area to explore further to understand the potential impact on educational outcomes.