Is Central High a good school?

Central High ranks in the bottom 17.0% of South Carolina high schools.

How many students attend Central High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 653 students attended Central High.

What is the racial makeup of Central High?

Students at Central High are 38% White, 37% African American, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Central High?

Central High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Jefferson Elementary Elementary : Pageland Elementary Elementary : Petersburg Primary Middle : New Heights Middle

Central High

Summary:

Central High is a public high school in Pageland, South Carolina, serving 644 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Chesterfield 01 school district, which is ranked 52 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central High consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with only 19.32% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1/Mathematics, compared to 52.77% for the Chesterfield 01 district and 72.5% for the state. The school's performance is particularly concerning for African American, White, and low-income students, ranking in the bottom quartile of South Carolina high schools for these subgroups. As a result, Central High has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the bottom 25% of high schools in the state.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Chesterfield High and schools in the Lancaster 01 district, Central High lags significantly behind in academic performance. Despite the high level of need at the school, its per-student spending is only slightly higher than the state average, suggesting that resources may not be adequately targeted to address the unique challenges faced by the school's diverse and economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

200 Zion Church Road
Pageland, SC 29728

(843) 672-6115

District: Chesterfield 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
195^th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,950

Feeder schools for Central High:

Elementary:	Jefferson Elementary
	Pageland Elementary
	Petersburg Primary
Middle:	New Heights Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 653

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.1%

African American:

37.2%

Hispanic:

17.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central High ranks worse than 83% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Chesterfield 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.44. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Central High has the largest high school student body size in the Chesterfield 01 School District. Student population at Central High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.1%), African American (37.2%), Hispanic (17.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Chesterfield 01 School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central High is 17.6, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Chesterfield 01 School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High is $12,950, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 high schools in the Chesterfield 01 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central High:

SchoolDigger ranks Central High 195^th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Central High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Chesterfield 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield 01 52^nd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central High

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Rank History for all students at Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2005	55.84	110^th	187	41.2%
2006	66.77	58^th	191	69.6%
2007	56.76	106^th	191	44.5%
2008	34.24	141^st	185	23.8%
2009	54.31	101^st	188	46.3%
2010	39.65	139^th	199	30.2%
2011	32.87	141^st	199	29.1%
2012	35.68	145^th	202	28.2%
2013	32.40	147^th	203	27.6%
2014	39.73	133^rd	210	36.7%
2015	39.02	127^th	232	45.3%
2016	42.33	117^th	231	49.4%
2017	45.85	91^st	223	59.2%
2018	34.28	127^th	216	41.2%
2019	34.47	128^th	225	43.1%
2021	29.42	150^th	227	33.9%
2022	14.58	195^th	226	13.7%
2023	22.38	177^th	237	25.3%
2024	18.44	195^th	235	17.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	40.72	121^st	214	43.5%
2019	42.65	101^st	217	53.5%
2021	38.41	130^th	213	39.0%
2022	13.83	199^th	220	9.5%
2023	22.81	181^st	226	19.9%
2024	22.01	188^th	229	17.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	47.65	92^nd	210	56.2%
2019	48.89	90^th	213	57.7%
2021	30.46	147^th	213	31.0%
2022	14.79	196^th	220	10.9%
2023	17.67	183^rd	223	17.9%
2024	18.18	187^th	225	16.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.03	128^th	157	18.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	25.19	153^rd	213	28.2%
2019	27.27	149^th	218	31.7%
2021	25.53	156^th	215	27.4%
2022	14.38	198^th	224	11.6%
2023	25.79	167^th	229	27.1%
2024	20.19	186^th	228	18.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	47.01	92^nd	183	49.7%
2019	41.70	96^th	184	47.8%
2021	30.42	130^th	178	27.0%
2022	11.98	185^th	190	2.6%
2023	24.93	158^th	199	20.6%
2024	20.64	174^th	194	10.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	36.03	55^th	80	31.3%
2019	57.20	39^th	86	54.7%
2022	50.41	50^th	108	53.7%
2023	42.32	68^th	119	42.9%
2024	20.14	103^rd	121	14.9%

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Rank History for White students at Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	23.44	141^st	185	23.8%
2019	33.88	115^th	191	39.8%
2021	31.78	134^th	189	29.1%
2022	10.83	183^rd	192	4.7%
2023	15.30	173^rd	197	12.2%
2024	17.07	174^th	196	11.2%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	410	293	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	707
1989	359	279	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	640
1990	364	276	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	640
1991	366	272	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	640
1992	343	280	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	625
1993	364	297	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	663
1994	400	288	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	693
1995	400	267	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	673
1996	400	267	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	673
1997	372	272	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	648
1998	350	259	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	617
1999	347	255	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	611
2000	316	276	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	601
2001	318	277	2	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	608
2002	347	319	3	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	678
2003	347	319	3	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	678
2004	361	315	4	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	689
2005	326	272	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
2006	333	244	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	1	593
2007	329	273	5	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
2008	313	262	4	23	1	n/a	n/a	1	604
2009	321	290	4	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	645
2010	317	313	3	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	662
2011	318	301	2	40	0	1	13	0	675
2012	315	310	2	34	1	1	13	0	676
2013	295	270	2	44	1	0	13	0	625
2014	295	260	2	58	1	0	15	0	631
2015	273	251	2	63	3	0	14	0	606
2016	263	264	2	78	2	0	21	0	630
2017	282	239	3	70	2	0	26	0	622
2018	268	218	3	74	2	0	24	0	589
2019	256	218	3	71	1	0	26	0	575
2020	257	232	2	73	1	1	23	0	589
2021	246	248	2	80	1	1	23	0	601
2022	240	245	2	97	1	1	30	0	616
2023	259	252	5	94	0	0	34	0	644
2024	249	243	5	114	0	0	42	0	653

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	707	36.1	19.5	n/a
1989	640	35.5	18.0	n/a
1990	640	36.9	17.3	n/a
1991	640	38.3	16.7	24.1
1992	625	37.5	16.6	25.9
1993	663	38.5	17.2	23.4
1994	693	41.0	16.9	29
1995	673	44.0	15.3	30
1996	673	44.0	15.3	30
1997	648	42.0	15.4	31.6
1998	617	40.5	15.2	35.7
1999	611	41.5	14.7	34
2000	601	38.5	15.6	40.6
2001	608	42.5	14.3	44.4
2002	678	51.5	13.2	50
2003	678	51.5	13.2	50
2004	689	51.0	13.5	53.7
2005	608	46.0	13.2	55.4
2006	593	48.5	12.2	58.8
2007	623	60.8	10.2	56.8
2008	604	49.0	12.3	57.2
2009	645	11.0	58.6	58
2010	662	42.0	15.7	56.6
2011	675	42.0	16.0	63.6
2012	676	47.0	14.3	68.8
2013	625	50.0	12.5	70.7
2014	631	48.0	13.1	71
2015	606	48.0	12.6	79.7
2016	630	48.0	13.1	99.5
2017	622	48.0	12.9	100
2018	589	50.0	11.7	100
2019	575	48.0	11.9	100
2020	589	48.0	12.2	100
2021	601	46.0	13.0	100
2022	616	47.0	13.1	100
2023	644	43.0	14.9	100
2024	653	37.0	17.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	707	36.1	19.5	n/a
1989	640	35.5	18.0	n/a
1990	640	36.9	17.3	n/a
1991	640	38.3	16.7	24.1
1992	625	37.5	16.6	25.9
1993	663	38.5	17.2	23.4
1994	693	41.0	16.9	29
1995	673	44.0	15.3	30
1996	673	44.0	15.3	30
1997	648	42.0	15.4	31.6
1998	617	40.5	15.2	35.7
1999	611	41.5	14.7	34
2000	601	38.5	15.6	40.6
2001	608	42.5	14.3	44.4
2002	678	51.5	13.2	50
2003	678	51.5	13.2	50
2004	689	51.0	13.5	53.7
2005	608	46.0	13.2	55.4
2006	593	48.5	12.2	58.8
2007	623	60.8	10.2	56.8
2008	604	49.0	12.3	57.2
2009	645	11.0	58.6	58
2010	662	42.0	15.7	56.6
2011	675	42.0	16.0	63.6
2012	676	47.0	14.3	68.8
2013	625	50.0	12.5	70.7
2014	631	48.0	13.1	71
2015	606	48.0	12.6	79.7
2016	630	48.0	13.1	99.5
2017	622	48.0	12.9	100
2018	589	50.0	11.7	100
2019	575	48.0	11.9	100
2020	589	48.0	12.2	100
2021	601	46.0	13.0	100
2022	616	47.0	13.1	100
2023	644	43.0	14.9	100
2024	653	37.0	17.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central High

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$550 (4.9%)	$387 (3.5%)	$937 (8.4%)	$8,798 (78.5%)	$1,469 (13.1%)	$10,268 (91.6%)	$11,204
2020	$523 (4.5%)	$412 (3.5%)	$935 (8.0%)	$8,950 (76.3%)	$1,851 (15.8%)	$10,801 (92.0%)	$11,736
2021	$690 (5.8%)	$343 (2.9%)	$1,033 (8.7%)	$9,196 (77.6%)	$1,614 (13.6%)	$10,810 (91.3%)	$11,843
2022	$755 (6.2%)	$957 (7.8%)	$1,712 (14.0%)	$8,967 (73.5%)	$1,515 (12.4%)	$10,482 (86.0%)	$12,194
2023	$963 (7.4%)	$898 (6.9%)	$1,860 (14.4%)	$9,332 (72.1%)	$1,757 (13.6%)	$11,089 (85.6%)	$12,950

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 128^th of 225 High schools	Ranks 177^th of 237 High schools	17.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Central High)	68.9	41.8	27.1%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Chesterfield 01)	63.3	54	9.3%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)	68.6	68.3	0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Central High)	57.4	45.4	12%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Chesterfield 01)	61.2	49.4	11.8%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)	67.2	59.1	8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Central High)	67.2	81.3	14.1%
End of Course English 1 (Chesterfield 01)	69.5	78.7	9.2%
End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)	78.9	84	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	575	644	12%
African American	218	252	15.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	71	94	32.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	256	259	1.2%
Two or More Races	26	34	30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Central High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	EOCEP English 1 (2024)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2024)	EOCEP English 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Central High	Public	9-12	200 Zion Church Road	Pageland	29728	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 672-6115	653	37	17.6	100.0%	249 (38.1%)	243 (37.2%)	114 (17.5%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.4%)	18.4	195^th of 235 public high schools	17.0%		22.4	177^th of 237 public high schools	25.3%	18	19.3	49.7	32.2	81.9	$12,950	$963	$898	$1,860	$9,332	$1,757	$11,089
Buford High	Public	9-12	4290 Tabernacle Road	Lancaster	29720	Lancaster County	Lancaster 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 286-7068	554	44	12.6	55.8%	486 (87.7%)	33 (6.0%)	20 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	48.8	104^th of 235 public high schools	55.7%		54.1	89^th of 237 public high schools	62.4%	15	68.1	59.2	60.4	84.6	$14,216	$741	$558	$1,299	$11,391	$1,526	$12,917
Chesterfield High	Public	9-12	401 North Page Street	Chesterfield	29709	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 623-2161	501	33	15.1	100.0%	319 (63.7%)	131 (26.1%)	24 (4.8%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.0%)	50.3	98^th of 235 public high schools	58.3%		45.2	119^th of 237 public high schools	49.8%	21	71.2	59.8	69.4	81.4	$12,641	$834	$955	$1,788	$9,157	$1,696	$10,852
Andrew Jackson High	Public	9-12	6925 Kershaw-Camden Highway	Kershaw	29067	Lancaster County	Lancaster 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 475-2381	594	44	13.4	61.3%	401 (67.5%)	143 (24.1%)	20 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.9%)	49.5	101^st of 235 public high schools	57.0%		42	124^th of 237 public high schools	47.7%	23	64.8	67.8	46.7	90.2	$12,948	$583	$550	$1,133	$10,207	$1,609	$11,815

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