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Central High School vs. Smiths Station High School

Should you attend Central High School or Smiths Station High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central High School
2400 Dobbs Dr
Phenix City, AL 36870
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Smiths Station High School
4228 Panther Parkway
Smiths Station, AL 36877
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Smiths Station High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,568 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Smiths Station High School ranked #890 in Alabama in 2023, reflecting a decline from #429 in 2013 and placing it in the bottom 50% statewide among public schools.
Math proficiency declined from 45% in 2019 to 18% in 2023 and remained lower than the state average of 30%; reading proficiency fell from 41% in 2019 to 29% in 2022, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment accounted for approximately 36% of the student body in 2023, with a total enrollment modestly decreasing from 1,439 students in 2017 to 1,222 in 2023.
The school served grades 10–12 with 1,222 students and 81 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, ranked among the lowest 20% for student attention in Alabama.
The 2023 graduation rate was 86%, slightly below the Alabama state average of 88%, and science proficiency was 31%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
1,568 students
1,222 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Smiths Station High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Smiths Station High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
81 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Smiths Station High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Phenix City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Smiths Station High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lee County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#931 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#890 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Smiths Station High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
18%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Phenix City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smiths Station High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Phenix City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smiths Station High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
31%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Phenix City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smiths Station High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 30% in AL)
86%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Phenix City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Smiths Station High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Smiths Station High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
17
Grade 9 Students
61
5
Grade 10 Students
552
412
Grade 11 Students
537
381
Grade 12 Students
418
407

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Smiths Station High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Smiths Station High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Smiths Station High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
62%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Smiths Station High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
22%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Smiths Station High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Smiths Station High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Phenix City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Smiths Station High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lee County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Phenix City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Smiths Station High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lee County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Phenix City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smiths Station High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lee County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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