Is Ashford High School a good school?

Ashford High School ranks 128 th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ashford High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 399 students attended Ashford High School.

What is the racial makeup of Ashford High School?

Students at Ashford High School are 65% White, 26% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Ashford High School?

Ashford High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Ashford Elementary School

Ashford High School

Summary:

Ashford High School is a public high school in Ashford, Alabama, serving 399 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Houston County School District, which is ranked 40 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While Ashford High School has a higher percentage of White students (65.16%) compared to nearby schools, it has struggled academically in recent years. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 81 out of 351 high schools in 2015-2016 to 323 out of 371 in 2020-2021, with low proficiency rates across various subject areas, particularly in mathematics and English. Additionally, Ashford High School has a high percentage of students (61.65%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.9, which could be an advantage if leveraged effectively.

Compared to nearby schools, Rehobeth High School and Cottonwood High School, which are also part of the Houston County School District, generally outperform Ashford High School in terms of academic achievement and student demographics. Houston County High School, on the other hand, has a more diverse student population but lower academic performance compared to Ashford High School. Schools outside the Houston County District, such as Dale County High School and Headland High School, show varying levels of academic performance and student demographics, with some outperforming Ashford High School and others underperforming.

Detail:

Public 9-12

607 Church St
Ashford, AL 36312-4525

(334) 899-5411

District: Houston County

SchoolDigger Rank:
128^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,332

Feeder schools for Ashford High School:

Elementary:

Ashford Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 399

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.2%

African American:

26.3%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ashford High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.57. (See more...)

Compare Details Ashford High School ranks better than 66.1% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Houston County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.55. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ashford High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.2%), African American (26.3%), Hispanic (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashford High School is 15.9, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Houston County School District! (See more...)

Compare Ashford High School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashford High School is $9,332, which is the 3^rd highest among 5 high schools in the Houston County School District.

Schooldigger 2021 Rankings:

Ashford High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashford High School 128^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Ashford High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Houston County:

SchoolDigger ranks Houston County 40^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ashford High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	66.07	117^th	407	71.3%
2005	40.65	268^th	415	35.4%
2006	46.07	237^th	409	42.1%
2007	51.44	205^th	412	50.2%
2008	49.54	221^st	417	47.0%
2009	45.61	251^st	425	40.9%
2010	44.36	267^th	435	38.6%
2011	60.25	184^th	435	57.7%
2012	45.89	281^st	436	35.6%
2013	54.53	229^th	436	47.5%
2014	49.40	218^th	438	50.2%
2015	51.56	192^nd	430	55.3%
2016	47.47	218^th	432	49.5%
2017	37.72	276^th	432	36.1%
2018	47.42	232^nd	423	45.2%
2019	47.35	235^th	437	46.2%
2021	42.57	249^th	440	43.4%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ashford High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Ashford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	39.20	258^th	357	27.7%
2005	41.39	250^th	359	30.4%
2006	37.17	281^st	357	21.3%
2007	13.79	333^rd	358	7.0%
2008	18.04	333^rd	359	7.2%
2009	46.37	220^th	357	38.4%
2010	46.47	215^th	358	39.9%
2011	59.07	154^th	360	57.2%
2012	65.72	109^th	358	69.6%
2013	62.94	105^th	358	70.7%
2014	33.42	249^th	358	30.4%
2015	48.67	176^th	353	50.1%
2016	69.28	81^st	351	76.9%
2017	45.20	174^th	353	50.7%
2018	41.22	211^th	356	40.7%
2019	29.09	263^rd	366	28.1%
2021	14.44	323^rd	371	12.9%
2022	30.36	254^th	367	30.8%
2023	49.40	160^th	371	56.9%
2024	58.55	128^th	378	66.1%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Ashford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	19.70	73^rd	83	12.0%
2018	33.35	93^rd	160	41.9%
2021	39.58	119^th	196	39.3%
2022	36.57	104^th	169	38.5%
2024	37.38	123^rd	198	37.9%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ashford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	46.55	154^th	315	51.1%
2018	53.76	155^th	349	55.6%
2019	41.09	209^th	358	41.6%
2021	13.86	331^st	361	8.3%
2022	21.23	297^th	361	17.7%
2023	51.73	142^nd	349	59.3%
2024	58.77	124^th	375	66.9%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Ashford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	32.90	230^th	343	32.9%
2018	35.07	236^th	347	32.0%
2019	25.05	268^th	354	24.3%
2021	16.07	305^th	359	15.0%
2022	34.59	231^st	367	37.1%
2023	38.79	199^th	358	44.4%
2024	71.83	81^st	366	77.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Ashford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	58.61	116^th	339	65.8%
2018	46.92	184^th	350	47.4%
2019	33.53	237^th	357	33.6%
2021	14.69	322^nd	366	12.0%
2022	27.19	268^th	366	26.8%
2023	58.48	119^th	358	66.8%
2024	41.84	209^th	368	43.2%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Ashford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	46.54	84^th	189	55.6%
2018	38.40	131^st	223	41.3%
2019	34.85	145^th	224	35.3%
2021	16.98	218^th	228	4.4%
2022	38.76	123^rd	222	44.6%
2023	60.99	54^th	224	75.9%
2024	88.80	17^th	231	92.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Ashford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	27.89	162^nd	230	29.6%
2018	22.61	247^th	300	17.7%
2019	18.09	277^th	313	11.5%
2021	9.78	310^th	319	2.8%
2022	27.06	244^th	326	25.2%
2023	42.02	161^st	317	49.2%
2024	40.81	176^th	325	45.8%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ashford High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	766	766
1989	530	233	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	763
1990	505	236	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	742
1991	509	238	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	747
1992	504	229	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	733
1993	506	221	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	727
1994	514	222	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	737
1995	517	201	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	724
1996	517	201	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	724
1997	496	194	0	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	701
1998	510	198	0	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	717
1999	514	197	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	717
2000	513	206	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	723
2001	553	207	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	1	765
2002	536	218	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	757
2003	536	218	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	757
2004	528	217	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	747
2005	538	221	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	762
2006	543	209	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	1	757
2007	554	213	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	1	775
2008	553	210	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	773
2009	554	196	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	759
2010	562	197	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	767
2011	557	197	1	8	0	1	1	0	765
2012	535	192	1	8	1	0	4	0	741
2013	539	194	1	7	1	0	5	0	747
2014	535	169	2	10	2	0	5	0	723
2015	519	163	2	13	2	0	13	0	712
2016	509	166	3	10	2	0	14	0	704
2017	511	159	2	11	2	0	15	0	700
2018	560	170	4	14	2	0	17	0	767
2019	518	182	3	18	2	0	18	0	741
2020	521	195	4	24	2	0	18	0	764
2021	480	196	3	25	2	0	19	0	725
2022	245	100	1	14	1	0	12	0	373
2023	260	105	2	20	1	0	11	0	399

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ashford High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	766	44.0	17.4	0
1989	763	43.0	17.7	n/a
1990	742	40.0	18.5	0
1991	747	40.0	18.6	n/a
1992	733	41.0	17.8	n/a
1993	727	42.0	17.3	n/a
1994	737	42.0	17.5	n/a
1995	724	43.2	16.8	n/a
1996	724	43.2	16.8	n/a
1997	701	42.3	16.6	33.7
1998	717	41.0	17.5	36.5
1999	717	40.3	17.8	45.7
2000	723	43.8	16.5	43.6
2001	765	45.2	16.9	41
2002	757	44.0	17.2	36.1
2003	757	44.0	17.2	36.1
2004	747	42.0	17.8	38
2005	762	45.0	16.9	29.1
2006	757	43.0	17.6	52.2
2007	775	45.0	17.2	51.4
2008	773	47.0	16.4	59.6
2009	759	46.1	16.3	54
2010	767	44.5	17.2	56.6
2011	765	43.5	17.5	60
2012	741	42.5	17.4	61.9
2013	747	39.0	19.1	70
2014	723	46.0	15.7	68.9
2015	712	40.0	17.8	61.2
2016	704	40.0	17.6	66.1
2017	700	38.0	18.4	58.6
2018	767	46.0	16.6	55.9
2019	741	42.0	17.6	54.5
2020	764	40.0	19.1	53.4
2021	725	40.5	17.9	63
2022	373	25.0	14.9	40.5
2023	399	25.0	15.9	61.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ashford High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	766	44.0	17.4	0
1989	763	43.0	17.7	n/a
1990	742	40.0	18.5	0
1991	747	40.0	18.6	n/a
1992	733	41.0	17.8	n/a
1993	727	42.0	17.3	n/a
1994	737	42.0	17.5	n/a
1995	724	43.2	16.8	n/a
1996	724	43.2	16.8	n/a
1997	701	42.3	16.6	33.7
1998	717	41.0	17.5	36.5
1999	717	40.3	17.8	45.7
2000	723	43.8	16.5	43.6
2001	765	45.2	16.9	41
2002	757	44.0	17.2	36.1
2003	757	44.0	17.2	36.1
2004	747	42.0	17.8	38
2005	762	45.0	16.9	29.1
2006	757	43.0	17.6	52.2
2007	775	45.0	17.2	51.4
2008	773	47.0	16.4	59.6
2009	759	46.1	16.3	54
2010	767	44.5	17.2	56.6
2011	765	43.5	17.5	60
2012	741	42.5	17.4	61.9
2013	747	39.0	19.1	70
2014	723	46.0	15.7	68.9
2015	712	40.0	17.8	61.2
2016	704	40.0	17.6	66.1
2017	700	38.0	18.4	58.6
2018	767	46.0	16.6	55.9
2019	741	42.0	17.6	54.5
2020	764	40.0	19.1	53.4
2021	725	40.5	17.9	63
2022	373	25.0	14.9	40.5
2023	399	25.0	15.9	61.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ashford High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,092 (11.7%)	$8,227 (88.2%)	$9,332

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashford High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 263^rd of 366 High schools	Ranks 160^th of 371 High schools	28.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Ashford High School)	26.7	9	17.8%
End of Course Mathematics (Houston County)	37.4	23.9	13.5%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Ashford High School)	28.7	14.9	13.8%
End of Course Science (Houston County)	37.4	30.6	6.8%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	741	399	46.2%
African American	182	105	42.3%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	18	20	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	518	260	49.8%
Two or More Races	18	11	38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.5%	61.7%	7.1%

Schools Near Ashford High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ashford High School	Public	9-12	607 Church St	Ashford	36312	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 899-5411	399	25	15.9	61.7%	260 (65.2%)	105 (26.3%)	20 (5.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	58.5	128^th of 378 public high schools	66.1%		49.4	160^th of 371 public high schools	56.9%	32			23.0		29.9			27.2	$9,332	$1,092	$8,227
Cottonwood High School	Public	7-12	663 Houston St	Cottonwood	36320	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 691-2587	398	23	17.5	68.6%	297 (74.6%)	59 (14.8%)	28 (7.0%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	55.9	144^th of 378 public high schools	61.9%		33.5	238^th of 371 public high schools	35.8%	94	18.6	36.0	22.5	34.7	40.8	57.6	56.0	14.3	$9,749	$1,786	$7,950
Dothan City Virtual School	Public, Virtual	7-12	323 W Selma Street	Dothan	36301	Houston County	Dothan City	No	No	Yes	Yes	(334) 794-7444	229	19	12.0	72.9%	63 (27.5%)	146 (63.8%)	12 (5.2%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	27.3	276^th of 378 public high schools	27.0%		29.7	254^th of 371 public high schools	31.5%	22	10.0	0.0	8.1	22.7	8.1	60.0	45.5	22.9
PASS Academy	Public	7-12	323 W Selma Street	Dothan	36301	Houston County	Dothan City	No	No	No	No	(334) 671-1474	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Houston County High School	Public	7-12	200 W Church St	Columbia	36319	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 696-2221	322	20	16.1	81.4%	139 (43.2%)	146 (45.3%)	27 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.2%)	21.6	298^th of 378 public high schools	21.2%		32.3	244^th of 371 public high schools	34.2%	54	28.8	14.5	10.4	14.9	14.6	50.7	55.1	10.4	$10,708	$1,765	$8,929
Houston County Area Vocational Center	Public	9-12	662 West Main	Dothan	36301	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	No	(334) 899-3308	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Dothan Technology Center	Public	10-12	3165 Reeves St	Dothan	36303	Houston County	Dothan City	No	No	No	No	(334) 794-1436	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Dothan High School	Public	10-12	3209 Reeves St	Dothan	36303	Houston County	Dothan City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 794-1410	1,454	80	18.1	69.5%	431 (29.6%)	856 (58.9%)	128 (8.8%)	18 (1.2%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (1.2%)	52.4	157^th of 378 public high schools	58.5%		49.6	159^th of 371 public high schools	57.1%	2			15.8		26.8			31.1	$9,793	$1,107	$8,448
Headland High School	Public	10-12	8 Sporman St	Headland	36345	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(334) 585-7086	412	27	15.5	49.0%	300 (72.8%)	85 (20.6%)	17 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	67.7	90^th of 378 public high schools	76.2%		71.1	88^th of 371 public high schools	76.3%	2			23.5		39.4			28.0	$10,041	$898	$9,126
Rehobeth High School	Public	9-12	373 Malvern Road	Dothan	36301	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	No	(334) 677-7002	788	37	21.2	52.4%	595 (75.5%)	88 (11.2%)	80 (10.2%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.9%)	70.1	81^st of 378 public high schools	78.6%		73	80^th of 371 public high schools	78.4%	1			23.5		41.2			29.3	$7,799	$707	$7,080

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