High Schools in Central

Central, Kansas is home to a single high school, Central Junior-Senior High, which serves grades 7-12. This school stands out as a strong performer within the state, ranking 69th out of 318 Kansas high schools and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two years.

Central Junior-Senior High boasts a 4-year graduation rate of 89.5%, exceeding the state average, and its proficiency rates on state assessments (KAP) surpass the state averages in several subject areas, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. The school's small enrollment of 145 students and low student-teacher ratio of 10:1 suggest a more personalized learning environment, though its relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 56.55% indicates a student population with greater economic need.

While the school's academic performance and graduation rates are commendable, its chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% in 2024-2025 is an area of potential concern, as it is higher than the state's overall rate. However, the school's spending per student of $14,464 in 2018-2019, which is higher than the state average, may contribute to its strong academic outcomes and support for student learning.