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Union High School vs. Central High School

Should you attend Union 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Union High School
322 Powell Valley Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Central High School
5000 Warrior Drive
Norton, VA 24273
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 567 students in grades 9-12, Union High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 663 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
567 students
663 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Union High 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
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Union High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Union High 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
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Union High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wise County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, 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 Wise County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#251 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#826 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Union 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.
≥90%
(Top 10% in VA)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wise County Public Schools and Virginia 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 Wise County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wise County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 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 Wise County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 20% in VA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Union High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wise County Public Schools and Virginia 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 Wise County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Union High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
139
186
Grade 10 Students
150
154
Grade 11 Students
155
183
Grade 12 Students
123
140
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wise County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 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 Wise County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wise County Public Schools and in Virginia, 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 Wise County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wise County Public Schools and in Virginia, 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 Wise County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
90%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wise County Public Schools and in Virginia, 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 Wise County Public Schools and in Virginia, 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
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wise County Public Schools and in Virginia, 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 Wise County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Union High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wise County Public Schools and Virginia, 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 Wise County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
88%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Union High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wise County Public Schools and Virginia, 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 Wise County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(20-21 School Year Data)
4%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Union High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wise County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 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 Wise County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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