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Hibbett School vs. Central High School

Should you attend Hibbett 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
Hibbett School
1601 Appleby Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
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6/
10
Top 50%
Central High School
3000 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hibbett School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Hibbett School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades 5–6, ranked #522 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #266 in 2014.
Math proficiency was 31%, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency at 45% was lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency improved to 52%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable near 576 students with a 62% minority population and 64% qualifying for free lunch, indicating a continued rise in socioeconomic need since 2011.
The student–teacher ratio held steady at 17:1 with 33 teachers for 576 students, consistent with trends since 2019 in this Berkeley Heights public high school.
Despite downward ranking trends and proficiency slightly below state averages in reading, graduation rates stayed high, outperforming the state at 94% in 2023 compared to 88% statewide.
Central High School in Florence, AL, serves grades 7–12 with 603 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, ranking #708 in Alabama in 2023 after declining from #295 in 2018.
The school's graduation rate consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to Alabama's 88%.
Math proficiency declined to 15% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 49%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment was about 10%, with 55% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting an increase from 24% in 2000, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need.
Central High School is a Title I eligible school in Lauderdale County focused on grades 7–12, making it a key public high school option in Florence, Alabama.
Grades Offered
5-6
7-12
Total Students
576 students
603 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hibbett School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hibbett School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hibbett School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hibbett School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Florence 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 Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lauderdale 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

#522 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#708 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hibbett 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.
31%
(Top 50% in AL)
15%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hibbett School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Florence 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 Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hibbett School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Florence 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 Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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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 Lauderdale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lauderdale 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 Hibbett School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central High School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
284
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Grade 6 Students
292
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Grade 7 Students
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99
Grade 8 Students
-
106
Grade 9 Students
-
109
Grade 10 Students
-
110
Grade 11 Students
-
97
Grade 12 Students
-
82

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hibbett School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Florence City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
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% Hispanic
13%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hibbett School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Florence 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 Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lauderdale 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
35%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hibbett School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Florence 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 Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lauderdale 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
38%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hibbett School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Florence 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 Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lauderdale 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
13%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hibbett School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Florence 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 Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lauderdale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hibbett School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Florence 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 Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lauderdale 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
64%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hibbett School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Florence 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 Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lauderdale 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
3%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hibbett School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Florence 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 Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lauderdale 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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