The school recently underwent restructuring, which tiers class assignments of student around college readiness or EPAS benchmarks.

McCreary Central High School was one of only two high schools in the area[clarification needed] to reach its NCLB goals.

McCreary Central High School's colors are maroon and gold, derived from the maroon of McCreary County High and gold from Pine Knot.

The Raiders are the official mascot of McCreary Central, representing teams in both boys' and girls' basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball, football, wrestling, golf, and girls soccer as well as cheerleading.

The school also offers other clubs and programs centered on athletics.