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Lufkin High School vs. Central High School

Should you attend Lufkin 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.
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School Overview

School
Lufkin High School
309 Medford Dr
Lufkin, TX 75901
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Central High School
7622 Us Hwy 69 N
Pollok, TX 75969
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,101 students in grades 9-12, Lufkin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 409 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,101 students
409 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lufkin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lufkin High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
175 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lufkin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lufkin High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lufkin Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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 Central Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#6116 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#5247 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lufkin 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 Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lufkin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lufkin Independent School District and Texas 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 Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lufkin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lufkin Independent School District and Texas 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 Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lufkin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lufkin Independent School District and Texas 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 Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Central Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 50% in TX)
≥95%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lufkin High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lufkin Independent School District and Texas 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 Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Central Independent School District and Texas 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 Lufkin High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
562
121
Grade 10 Students
541
103
Grade 11 Students
543
88
Grade 12 Students
455
97

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lufkin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lufkin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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 Central Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Hispanic
49%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lufkin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lufkin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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 Central Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
26%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lufkin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lufkin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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 Central Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
21%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lufkin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lufkin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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 Central Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lufkin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lufkin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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 Central Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lufkin High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lufkin Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lufkin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lufkin Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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 Central Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lufkin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lufkin Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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 Central Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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