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School Comparison

Central High
vs.
Medical District High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Central High
Medical District High School
  • Central High reported a higher dual enrollment than Medical District High School (804 vs. 75).
  • Central High reported a higher sat/act participation than Medical District High School (600 vs. 3).
  • Central High reported a higher chronically absent students than Medical District High School (423 vs. 16).
  • Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Central High reported a higher chronically absent students than Medical District High School (423 vs. 16).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Central High reported a higher dual enrollment than Medical District High School (804 vs. 75).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Central High reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Medical District High School (4 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

8 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Central High

5 metrics were reported by Central High. Comparable data for Medical District High School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
87%
Graduating cohort
423
AP courses offered
22
AP enrollment
125
Students per counselor
325.3:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Central High
$13,694.79
Medical District High School
$13,694.79
Local revenue share
Central High
32.8%
Medical District High School
32.8%
State revenue share
Central High
34.7%
Medical District High School
34.7%
Federal revenue share
Central High
32.5%
Medical District High School
32.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Central High
34.7%
Medical District High School
34.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Shelby County
$62,337
Shelby County
$62,337
Poverty rate
Shelby County
17.5%
Shelby County
17.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Shelby County
34.2%
Shelby County
34.2%
Unemployment rate
Shelby County
4.5%
Shelby County
4.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.