Serving 220 students in grades 7-12, Ashland Middle-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 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashland Middle-high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Ashland Middle-high School's student population of 220 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
220 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Ashland Middle-high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashland Middle-high School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%

Black
79%
47%

White
10%
42%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
60-79%
89%

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashland Middle-high School's ranking?
Ashland Middle-high School is ranked #673 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Ashland Middle-high School often compared to?
Ashland Middle-high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Flat Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 Middle-high School?
The graduation rate of Ashland Middle-high School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ashland Middle-high School?
220 students attend Ashland Middle-high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ashland Middle-high School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashland Middle-high School?
Ashland Middle-high School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ashland Middle-high School offer ?
Ashland Middle-high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Ashland Middle-high School part of?
Ashland Middle-high School is part of Benton Co School District.
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