Central School
Huntsville, AL 35811
Phone: (256) 852-5650
Fax: (256) 852-0613
District: Madison County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-9 • 747 students
Central School, located in Huntsville, Alabama, serves grades K-9 in the Madison County School District. It is among the few public schools in Alabama to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
Central School is a public school in the Madison County School District located in Huntsville, AL. The principal of Central School is Mr James Alex Hughes. As of 2012, the students are 76.6% White, non-Hispanic; 9.1% Black, non-Hispanic; 9% Native American or Native Alaskan; 3.6% Hispanic; 0.9% Asian/Pacific Islander; and 0.8% Multiracial. 32.1% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 76.6% | 70% | 58% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 9.1% | 19% | 34% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 9% | 6% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 3% | 5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 2% | 1% |
| Multiracial | 0.8% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 32.1% | 33% | 56% |
| English learners | — | 1% | 2% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hampton Cove | Area of Town | Owens Cross Roads | AL | 10.6 mi | |
| 2 | Arch Street Apts | Apartment Complex | Madison | AL | 14.9 mi | |
| 3 | Park Meadow | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Madison | AL | 17.4 mi | |
| 4 | Burgreen Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Madison | AL | 19.7 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntsville | Huntsville | AL | 8.4 mi | |
| 2 | Madison | Madison | AL | 17.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Redstone Arsenal | 12.4 mi. |
| Arnold AFB | 46.5 mi. |
