Serving 212 students in grades 7-12, Ashland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ashland High School serves the northern part of Ashland, MS, covering an area of approximately 301.1 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashland High School's student population of 212 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering students to be successful today and prepared for tomorrow by rising to an inclusive, innovative, and student centered environment of excellence
School Rankings
Ashland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashland High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#722 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
74%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashland High School's ranking?
Ashland High School is ranked #722 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Ashland High School often compared to?
Ashland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Flat Att Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ashland High School?
The graduation rate of Ashland High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Ashland High School?
212 students attend Ashland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ashland High School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashland High School?
Ashland High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ashland High School offer ?
Ashland High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashland High School part of?
Ashland High School is part of Benton County School District.
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