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Central High

Q: Is Central High a good school?

Central High ranks 135 th of 331 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Central High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 728 students attended Central High.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Central High?

Students at Central High are 72% White, 20% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Q: What schools feed into Central High?

Central High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : W.W. Robinson Elementary Middle : Peter Muhlenberg Middle

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

135^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 331 Virginia High Schools

Better than 59% of Virginia high schools

Summary

Central High is a public high school in Woodstock, Virginia, serving 728 students in grades 9–12 as part of Shenandoah County Public Schools. The school has shown one of the most dramatic improvements in the region, climbing from the 16th percentile in statewide rankings in 2020-2021 to the 59th percentile in 2025-2026. That rise is especially notable given that more than 8 in 10 students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, making Central a school that is achieving solid results while serving a high-poverty population.

Central's graduation rate stands at 97.3%, well above the state average of 92.3%, and its dropout rate of 1.5% is less than one-third the state average. Chronic absenteeism has fallen sharply from 35.1% in 2021-2022 to 13.5% in 2024-2025, a rate that beats nearby Warren County High (32.2%) and Skyline High (35.7%) by a wide margin. Academically, Central is strongest in math and science: 100% of 9th graders scored proficient in Geometry, and 94.4% passed Algebra I, compared to an 80.2% state average. English reading proficiency for 12th graders (77.3%) also exceeds the state. The clear weak spot is social studies, with VA/US History proficiency at just 18.6% for 10th graders in 2025-2026—a subject area that deserves attention at home and school.

Central also stands out for its efficiency and its support of historically underserved students. It spends about $9,115 per student—less than Stonewall Jackson High ($11,000), Skyline High ($11,845), and Warren County High ($12,383)—yet outperforms those schools on overall ranking, graduation, and attendance. The school's African American students rank in the 91st percentile statewide, English learners in the 80th, and low-income students in the 83rd, all of which point to a school that is delivering strong results for students who are often underserved elsewhere. For parents, Central High offers a school on a clear upward path, with excellent graduation rates, improving attendance, and strong math and science teaching—though social studies is an area where families may want to stay engaged.

728

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,115

Per pupil spending ?

83.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1147 Susan Avenue
Woodstock, VA 22664

(540) 459-2161

District: Shenandoah County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Central High:

Elementary:	W.W. Robinson Elementary
Middle:	Peter Muhlenberg Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.1%

Hispanic:

19.9%

African American:

4.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 16th percentile in 2021 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Virginia average (92%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 59th (2026) from a 16th-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the Virginia median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!VA and US History scores 19 pts below the Virginia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school79%

District avg78%

Virginia avg77%

135^th of 331

Virginia public high schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 16 pts since 2016

From top 25% (2016) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3High Schools in the Shenandoah County Public Schools

52^nd of 131Shenandoah County Public Schools among Virginia districts

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

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	61.4	135 of 331	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.2	161 of 328	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.5	192 of 329	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.8	176 of 326	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.0	265 of 325	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.9	275 of 327	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.8	226 of 327	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.2	203 of 326	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	59.5	98 of 324	69.8%	★★★★☆
2016	62.4	81 of 321	74.8%	★★★★☆
2015	65.0	70 of 322	78.3%	★★★★☆
2014	66.9	60 of 322	81.4%	★★★★☆
2013	67.0	60 of 321	81.3%	★★★★☆
2012	64.5	65 of 321	79.8%	★★★★☆
2011	52.0	148 of 320	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	43.1	211 of 317	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	37.0	226 of 313	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	35.7	237 of 316	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	49.1	153 of 313	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	49.9	149 of 314	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	53.6	122 of 308	60.4%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	81.9	21 of 245	91.4%	★★★★★
2024	75.0	38 of 249	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	86.9	9 of 240	96.3%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	50.2	123 of 252	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.2	75 of 253	70.4%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	74.3	27 of 135	80.0%	★★★★☆
2024	71.3	31 of 122	74.6%	★★★★☆
2023	91.6	8 of 97	91.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	66.0	106 of 322	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.5	172 of 321	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.5	187 of 322	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.6	218 of 320	31.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	58.1	102 of 242	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.2	107 of 236	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.2	155 of 233	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.0	84 of 232	63.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	72.6	55 of 321	82.9%	★★★★☆
2025	63.4	111 of 324	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.6	149 of 320	53.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	58.0	146 of 325	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.6	138 of 322	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.7	203 of 322	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.4	143 of 321	55.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	48.6	193 of 312	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.8	221 of 313	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.3	255 of 314	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	40.1	233 of 315	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

High school

African American (2025)91st percentile+41 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)83rd percentile+24 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)80th percentile+21 vs school

Female (2026)67th percentile+8 vs school

Hispanic (2026)58th percentile~ school

Male (2026)55th percentile-4 vs school

Disabled (2026)51st percentile-8 vs school

White (2026)38th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+21 vs state

Algebra I93%+14 vs state

English Reading84%~ state avg

Biology82%+5 vs state

World History I77%+7 vs state

Writing74%~ state avg

VA and US History19%-19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Writing (2026)				SOL Geometry (2026)				SOL Algebra I (2026)				SOL Algebra II (2026)			SOL Chemistry (2026)	SOL Biology (2026)				SOL Earth Science (2026)				SOL English Reading (2026)				SOL Geography (2026)				SOL VA and US History (2026)				SOL World History I (2026)				SOL World History II (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 9th Grade	SOL Writing 10th Grade	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Writing 12th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Geometry 10th Grade	SOL Geometry 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 12th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 12th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Algebra II 10th Grade	SOL Algebra II 11th Grade	SOL Chemistry 12th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL Earth Science 10th Grade	SOL Earth Science 11th Grade	SOL Earth Science 12th Grade	SOL English Reading 9th Grade	SOL English Reading 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL Geography 10th Grade	SOL Geography 11th Grade	SOL Geography 12th Grade	SOL VA and US History 9th Grade	SOL VA and US History 10th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL VA and US History 12th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History I 11th Grade	SOL World History I 12th Grade	SOL World History II 9th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	SOL World History II 11th Grade	SOL World History II 12th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1147 Susan Avenue	Woodstock	22664	Shenandoah County	Shenandoah County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(540) 459-2161	728	49	14.9	83.5%	525 (72.1%)	33 (4.5%)	145 (19.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.9%)	61.4	135^th of 331 public high schools	59.2%		58.2	161^st of 328 public high schools	50.9%	26	< 50%	≥ 50%	74.2	75.0	100.0	≥ 50%			94.4	80.0	420.0	≥ 50%					95.7	84.3	53.9	84.6		≥ 50%	399.0	410.0		≥ 50%	85.0	77.3						18.6	375.0	< 50%	77.9	425.0	70.0	405.0			< 50%		$9,115	$267	$8,848
Strasburg High	Public	9-12	250 Ram Drive	Strasburg	22657	Shenandoah County	Shenandoah County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 465-5195	614	39	15.6	83.4%	487 (79.3%)	20 (3.3%)	78 (12.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.6%)	61.8	133^rd of 331 public high schools	59.8%		57.4	163^rd of 328 public high schools	50.3%	30		< 50%	74.8	< 50%	100.0	< 50%	≥ 50%		86.9	402.0	430.0	≥ 50%			≥ 50%		86.4	73.2	408.0	≥ 50%	< 50%	≥ 50%	75.0	416.0		< 50%	90.3	409.0							40.9	≥ 50%	78.2	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	< 50%	386.0	≥ 50%		$8,629	$692	$7,937
Stonewall Jackson High	Public	9-12	150 Stonewall Ln	Quicksburg	22847	Shenandoah County	Shenandoah County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 477-2732	496	38	12.8	84.3%	357 (72.0%)	9 (1.8%)	114 (23.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	55.1	178^th of 331 public high schools	46.2%		52.5	183^rd of 328 public high schools	44.2%	5			64.1	< 50%	96.0	≥ 50%			92.6	87.0	387.0	≥ 50%				< 50%	80.0	75.7	≥ 50%	< 50%		≥ 50%	< 50%	83.3		≥ 50%	79.6	< 50%						< 50%	4.6	420.0	81.8	< 50%		≥ 50%		364.0		< 50%	$11,000	$823	$10,177
Luray High	Public	9-12	243 Bulldog Drive	Luray	22835	Page County	Page County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 743-3800	452	36	12.5	81.0%	385 (85.2%)	15 (3.3%)	26 (5.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.9%)	62	131^st of 331 public high schools	60.4%		55.6	169^th of 328 public high schools	48.5%	38					92.6	≥ 50%			88.1	407.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%			≥ 50%		353.0	80.2	440.0	≥ 50%			416.0	≥ 50%		< 50%	86.2	434.0	76.5	414.0	≥ 50%	430.0		< 50%	385.0							377.0	≥ 50%		$10,065	$69	$9,996
Skyline High	Public	9-12	151 Skyline Vista Drive	Front Royal	22630	Warren County	Warren County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 631-0366	848	58	14.5	73.9%	587 (69.2%)	52 (6.1%)	115 (13.6%)	10 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	82 (9.7%)	44.4	226^th of 331 public high schools	31.7%		36.5	260^th of 328 public high schools	20.7%	34					78.1	412.0	< 50%	≥ 50%	73.0	69.6	422.0	447.0	446.0	377.0	< 50%		71.4	72.2	389.0	81.8		50.0	52.8	78.6		≥ 50%	85.5	80.7	≥ 50%				< 50%	< 50%	36.1	50.0	< 50%	< 50%		459.0		≥ 50%		≥ 50%	$11,845	$861	$10,984
Warren County High	Public	9-12	155 Westminster Drive	Front Royal	22630	Warren County	Warren County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 635-4144	772	58	13.2	73.3%	567 (73.4%)	33 (4.3%)	105 (13.6%)	8 (1.0%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	50 (6.5%)	61.4	137^th of 331 public high schools	58.6%		60.9	141^st of 328 public high schools	57.0%	4					100.0	≥ 50%	< 50%		94.1	≥ 50%	447.0	427.0		< 50%			81.4	71.8	395.0	399.0	< 50%	≥ 50%	60.9	60.0	≥ 50%	406.0	87.6	80.0					< 50%	< 50%	24.3	385.0	395.0	< 50%		< 50%		≥ 50%			$12,383	$600	$11,783

Frequently Asked Questions about Central High

Is Central High a good school?

Central High ranks 135^th of 331 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Central High in?

Shenandoah County Public Schools

What schools feed into Central High?

Central High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : W.W. Robinson Elementary
Middle : Peter Muhlenberg Middle

How many students attend Central High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 728 students attended Central High.

What is the racial makeup of Central High?

Students at Central High are 72% White, 20% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.

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