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Central School

Central School is a public middle school in Huntsville, AL, serving grades K–8, rated B-, with 610 students and an 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 53% in Science and 48% in Math.

B-TopHap school rating
Rating
B-
Grades
K–8
Enrollment
610
Students per teacher
18.1:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Science53%
Math48%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White67%
Black11%
Hispanic9%
Native American7%
Two or more races6%
Asian0%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch
36%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-16.2%
Prior-year enrollment
728

Homes assigned to this school

3,276 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Central School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
990 Ryland Pike, Huntsville, AL 35811
Phone
(256) 851-4670
Website
mcssk12.org
Setting
Rural - Fringe
Status
Operational
NCES ID
010222001684
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School district

Madison County School District

District rating
A-
Schools
30
Students
20,691
Spending per student
$10,126
Teachers (FTE)
1,125
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Central School

How is Central School rated?

Central School holds a B- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Madison County School District is rated A- overall.

How do students at Central School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Central School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 53% in Science and 48% in Math.

What grades does Central School serve?

Central School serves grades K–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Central School?

610 students attend Central School, down from 728 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1.

Which homes are assigned to Central School?

TopHap matches 3,276 residential properties to Central School in and around Huntsville. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Central School in?

Central School is part of Madison County School District, which reports 30 schools, 20,691 students and $10,126 of spending per student.