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Centralia High

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Centralia High ranks 81 st of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

81^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 367 Missouri High Schools

Better than 78% of Missouri high schools

Summary

Centralia High is a public high school located in Centralia, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 409 students. The school is part of the Centralia R-VI School District, which is ranked 86 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Centralia High has consistently performed well on state assessments, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in subjects like Algebra I, Biology I, and English II. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Centralia High had 51.1% proficiency in Algebra I, 41.5% in Biology I, and 78.7% in English I, all of which were significantly higher than the state averages. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 96.9% to 99.0% over the past few years, which are well above the state average. Additionally, Centralia High's chronic absenteeism rates, while fluctuating, are generally lower than the nearby schools, such as Madison High (21.8%) and Muriel Battle High School (24.3%).

Centralia High's consistent high performance is a testament to the school's academic excellence, and it is particularly impressive given the diversity of its student population. While the school has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (18.6% to 25.86% free/reduced lunch recipients), it still outperforms many of the nearby schools in academic metrics, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. For example, Centralia High's Algebra I and Biology I proficiency rates are significantly higher than those of Harrisburg High and Mexico High. Overall, Centralia High is a high-performing school that consistently ranks among the top in Missouri, providing a strong educational experience for its diverse student population.

398

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,611

Per pupil spending ?

21.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

849 S Jefferson
Centralia, MO 65240-1605

(573) 682-3508

District: Centralia R-VI

Feeder schools for Centralia High:

Elementary:	Centralia Intermediate
	Chance Elementary
Middle:	Chester Boren Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Hispanic:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 71st percentile in 2015 → 78th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (57% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Missouri high schools

✓96% graduate within 4 years

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg57%

Missouri avg42%

81^st of 367

Missouri public high schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 29% (2015) to top 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

86^th of 367Centralia R-VI among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	65.8	81 of 367	77.9%	★★★★☆
2024	37.9	223 of 378	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.1	142 of 352	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.4	96 of 361	73.4%	★★★★☆
2021	74.4	41 of 358	88.5%	★★★★☆
2019	69.4	71 of 460	84.6%	★★★★☆
2018	74.5	44 of 468	90.6%	★★★★★
2017	68.2	109 of 404	73.0%	★★★★☆
2016	69.2	86 of 401	78.6%	★★★★☆
2015	61.9	145 of 504	71.2%	★★★★☆
2014	52.1	230 of 521	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.6	179 of 523	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	53.4	224 of 522	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.4	160 of 528	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	56.7	194 of 516	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.7	178 of 507	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	72.3	90 of 539	83.3%	★★★★☆
2007	69.2	112 of 538	79.2%	★★★★☆
2006	66.8	129 of 534	75.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	34.1	190 of 274	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.2	164 of 268	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.5	148 of 255	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	76.4	32 of 368	91.3%	★★★★★
2018	58.3	109 of 382	71.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	59.1	84 of 306	72.5%	★★★★☆
2024	29.3	219 of 321	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.0	177 of 302	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.6	84 of 310	72.9%	★★★★☆
2021	66.1	57 of 309	81.6%	★★★★☆
2019	64.9	88 of 430	79.5%	★★★★☆
2018	69.8	63 of 440	85.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)73rd percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)31st percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English I79%+13 vs state

Algebra I51%+6 vs state

Biology I42%+4 vs state

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Schools Near Centralia High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Algebra I (2025)	MAP Biology I (2025)	MAP English II (2025)	MAP Algebra II (2025)	MAP English I (2025)	MAP Government (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Centralia High	Public	9-12	849 S Jefferson	Centralia	65240	Boone County	Centralia R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 682-3508	398	31	12.7	21.4%	371 (93.2%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	65.8	81^st of 367 public high schools	77.9%		37.9	223^rd of 378 public high schools	41.0%	142	51.1	41.5			78.7		$13,611	$308	$13,302
Hallsville High	Public	9-12	421 Hwy 124 E	Hallsville	65255	Boone County	Hallsville R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 696-5512	464	30	15.4	25.4%	396 (85.3%)	11 (2.4%)	17 (3.7%)	9 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	26 (5.6%)	57.3	115^th of 367 public high schools	68.7%		46.2	175^th of 378 public high schools	53.7%	60	36.2	35.9	64.6				$11,578	$830	$10,747
Sturgeon High	Public	9-12	210 W Patton St	Sturgeon	65284	Boone County	Sturgeon R-V	No	No	No	No	(573) 687-4005	128	14	9.2	32.0%	119 (93.0%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.7%)	29.9	268^th of 367 public high schools	27.0%					(n/a)	36.6	21.3					$10,235	$875	$9,360
Davis H. Hart Career Center	Public	9-12	905 N Wade	Mexico	65265	Audrain County	Mexico 59	No	No	No	No	(573) 581-5684	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mexico High	Public	9-12	639 N Wade	Mexico	65265	Audrain County	Mexico 59	No	No	No	No	(573) 581-4296	734	47	15.6	48.9%	540 (73.6%)	46 (6.3%)	71 (9.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (10.1%)	29.6	269^th of 367 public high schools	26.7%		36.9	227^th of 378 public high schools	39.9%	42	30.9	24.0	36.0	16.6		36.4	$13,938	$779	$13,159
Muriel Battle High School	Public	9-12	7575 St. Charles Road	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3300	1,492	111	13.4	49.5%	560 (37.5%)	519 (34.8%)	182 (12.2%)	46 (3.1%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	178 (11.9%)	14.5	319^th of 367 public high schools	13.1%		20.4	306^th of 378 public high schools	19.0%	13	7.2	23.6	25.5	13.9		20.3	$17,188	$336	$16,852
Harrisburg High	Public	9-12	801 S Harris	Harrisburg	65256	Boone County	Harrisburg R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(573) 875-5602	185	16	11.6	15.7%	170 (91.9%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	32	254^th of 367 public high schools	30.8%		36.2	232^nd of 378 public high schools	38.6%	22	27.9	29.5					$15,260	$234	$15,025
Madison High	Public	7-12	309 Thomas St	Madison	65263	Monroe County	Madison C-3	No	No	No	No	(660) 291-4515	81	9	9.1	48.1%	73 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)							$15,885	$835	$15,050
David H. Hickman High	Public	9-12	1104 N Providence Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3000	2,007	126	15.9	33.0%	1,149 (57.2%)	407 (20.3%)	139 (6.9%)	85 (4.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	224 (11.2%)	50	155^th of 367 public high schools	57.8%		56.6	111^th of 378 public high schools	70.6%	44	20.5	41.9	52.2	50.2		39.4	$16,029	$390	$15,638
Paris High	Public	9-12	25686 Bus Hwy 24	Paris	65275	Monroe County	Paris R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 289-0970	163	14	11.5	42.9%	152 (93.3%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.9%)	35.6	230^th of 367 public high schools	37.3%		32.8	249^th of 378 public high schools	34.1%	19	13.7	33.2					$13,935	$319	$13,616

Frequently Asked Questions about Centralia High

What is the racial makeup of Centralia High?

Students at Centralia High are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Centralia High in?

Centralia R-VI

Is Centralia High a good school?

Centralia High ranks 81^st of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Centralia High?

Centralia High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Centralia Intermediate
Elementary : Chance Elementary
Middle : Chester Boren Middle

How many students attend Centralia High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 398 students attended Centralia High.

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