A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height consisting of five wavy blue bars in front of a sunburst, enclosed by a wreath of laurel to the left, and oak to the right. Overall, a gold dagger, point up, and attached below the wreath, a blue scroll inscribed "CENTRAL" in gold letters.
The sun represents a new day of learning, the wavy lines allude to the Flint River and its tributaries which run through the County. The dagger reflects the current military training, the olive branch stands for peace, and the oak branch signifies strength to carry on all aspects of school activities.
The shoulder loop insignia was authorized 27 September 1991.