Asbury High School's overall state ranking declined from #747 in 2015 to #1067 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama high schools by recent measures.
Math proficiency dropped sharply from 84% in 2012 to 7% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30% throughout recent reporting years.
Reading proficiency fell from 79% in 2012 to 30% in 2022, consistently lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment accounted for 57% of the 650 students in grades 6–12, with free or reduced–price lunch eligibility stable at about 75%, indicating a consistently high socioeconomic need.
The student–teacher ratio increased to 18:1 in 2023 with 36 teachers serving the 650 students at this Marshall County, Alabama middle and high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 659 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Asbury School serves the east part of the Albertville, AL school district, covering an area of approximately 109 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 12.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Asbury High School's student population of 659 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
659 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Asbury High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asbury High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1067 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
55%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
31%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asbury High School's ranking?
Asbury High School is ranked #1067 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Asbury High School often compared to?
Asbury High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arab High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Asbury High School?
The graduation rate of Asbury High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Asbury High School?
659 students attend Asbury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Asbury High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Asbury High School?
Asbury High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Asbury High School offer ?
Asbury High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Asbury High School part of?
Asbury High School is part of Marshall County School District.
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