Ashford High School ranked #962 in Alabama in 2023, a decline from #1088 in 2022 and down from a peak rank of #722 in 2016 among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 15–19% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 20–24%, also lower than the Alabama state average of 47%.
Enrollment declined from 747 students in 2002 to 403 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 35% and 58% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting socioeconomic challenges in this Alabama high school.
Ashford High served grades 9–12 with a 2023 enrollment of 403 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, ranking in the top 20% statewide for student attention.
The graduation rate ranged from 85% to 94% over recent years, consistently higher than the state average of 88% in 2023 for this Houston County Alabama public high school.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ashford High School's student population of 403 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ashford 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 Ashford High School is 0.51, 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
#962 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
27%
32%
White
65%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashford High School's ranking?
Ashford High School is ranked #962 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ashford High School?
The graduation rate of Ashford High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ashford High School?
403 students attend Ashford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ashford High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashford High School?
Ashford High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ashford High School offer ?
Ashford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashford High School part of?
Ashford High School is part of Houston County School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
2019-2020 9th Grade student.It''s like an animal house. Kids are outside at anytime of day. They are downtown on Broadway Street walking around. Safe from a school shooting; not on my kids life for sure. They also exchange classes outside by the roadside. How can that be safe.
2 10/10/2025
my child plays football for the junior high and i have not seen such poor coaching in my entire life it seems to me if you are not wealthy or know somebody you do not play the coaches promise these kids they will get to play and they dont they threaen the children if the parents say anything they wont get to play they have a titeend that falls on the ground when the ball is snapped and wont take them out the game must be a coacheS SON all these kids work just as hard as the rest they should be given a chance but it is obvious nobody cares unless you have money
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