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#623 of 863 schools in MS
Ashland Middle-high School
High School · Benton Co School Dist · Ashland, MS
A Benton Co School Dist high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 187, Ashland, MS 38603
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ashland Middle-high School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 22% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ashland Middle-high School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,725
Median home value
$127,800
Median rent
$543/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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1 in BENTON CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Flat Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 457 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Benton Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,860NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ashland Middle-high School is listed in BENTON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ashland Middle-high School
Ashland Middle-high School is a public high school in Ashland, MS, part of Benton Co School Dist, serving approximately 220 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #623 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ashland Middle-high School
What grades does Ashland Middle-high School serve?
Ashland Middle-high School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Ashland Middle-high School?
Ashland Middle-high School has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland Middle-high School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashland Middle-high School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ashland Middle-high School rank in MS?
Ashland Middle-high School ranks #623 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Ashland Middle-high School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ashland Middle-high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ashland Middle-high School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashland Middle-high School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ashland Middle-high School a charter school?
No, Ashland Middle-high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ashland Middle-high School a Title I school?
No, Ashland Middle-high School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ashland Middle-high School?
100.0% of students at Ashland Middle-high School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (662) 224-6247
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 38603)
- 2,602
- Area average commute
- 35.1 min
- Area median age
- 51.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38603; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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