Delta High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Delta High School or Central 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
Top Rankings
Delta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 117 students in grades 6-12, Delta High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 1,278 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
117 students
1,278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
89 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1556 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1032 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
24
-
Grade 7 Students
12
-
Grade 8 Students
17
-
Grade 9 Students
14
364
Grade 10 Students
14
318
Grade 11 Students
16
300
Grade 12 Students
20
296
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
2%
32%
% White
96%
48%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
10%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%