- Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy (533 vs. 45).
- Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy (463 vs. 99).
- Central High School reported a higher students per counselor than Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy (320.5:1 vs. 76:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy (463 vs. 99).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy (274 vs. 186).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy (533 vs. 45).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Central High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy (87 vs. 5).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Central High School reported a higher students per counselor than Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy (320.5:1 vs. 76:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Central High School
4 metrics were reported by Central High School. Comparable data for Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
77%
AP courses offered
18
AP enrollment
235
Dual enrollment
86
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Central High School
$11,187.5
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
$11,187.5
Local revenue share
Central High School
52%
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
52%
State revenue share
Central High School
34.9%
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
34.9%
Federal revenue share
Central High School
13%
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
13%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Central High School
25%
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
25%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Knox County
$71,662
Knox County
$71,662
Poverty rate
Knox County
12.3%
Knox County
12.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Knox County
40.2%
Knox County
40.2%
Unemployment rate
Knox County
3%
Knox County
3%
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.