Ashland Middle-High School

Summary:

Ashland Middle-High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Ashland, Mississippi, with a student population of 222 that is predominantly African American (78.38%). The school faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Mississippi high schools and performing well below state and district averages on standardized tests.

Ashland Middle-High School's low academic performance is a major concern, with the school's statewide ranking steadily declining from a high of 101 out of 236 schools in 2013-2014 to its current ranking between 192-226 out of 226-228 schools. This poor performance is compounded by the school's extremely high poverty rates, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite a relatively small student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 15.1 over the past three years, the school's academic outcomes have not improved, and it spends significantly less per student (approximately $9,782) compared to nearby schools.

When compared to nearby schools, such as H.W. Byers High School, Holly Springs High School, Potts Camp High School, and Ripley High School, Ashland Middle-High School consistently underperforms, suggesting that the school's challenges may be rooted in factors such as high poverty rates, low funding, and potential racial inequities in educational opportunities and outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-12

17 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603

(662) 224-6247

District: Benton County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
214^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,659

Feeder schools for Ashland Middle-High School:

Elementary:

Ashland Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 220

Racial breakdown:

African American:

79.1%

White:

10.5%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ashland Middle-High School ranks worse than 92.8% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.42. (See more...)

Compare Details Ashland Middle-High School ranks worse than 93.9% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.84. (See more...)

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

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (79.1%), White (10.5%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashland Middle-High School is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Ashland Middle-High School employs 18.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashland Middle-High School is $13,659.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ashland Middle-High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland Middle-High School 245^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Ashland Middle-High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland Middle-High School 214^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Ashland Middle-High School in the ranking list.)

Benton County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Benton County School District 85^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ashland Middle-High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2019	8.00	254^th	264	3.8%
2021	38.68	152^nd	257	40.9%
2022	29.68	175^th	257	31.9%
2023	14.43	221^st	243	9.1%
2024	11.42	245^th	264	7.2%

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

Rank History for Ashland Middle-High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	60.58	97^th	232	58.2%
2005	42.02	153^rd	232	34.1%
2006	59.75	103^rd	232	55.6%
2007	28.25	187^th	232	19.4%
2008	22.63	193^rd	235	17.9%
2009	4.46	231^st	235	1.7%
2010	14.18	215^th	235	8.5%
2011	40.46	157^th	244	35.7%
2012	12.48	221^st	241	8.3%
2013	39.48	151^st	238	36.6%
2014	54.62	101^st	236	57.2%
2016	34.80	153^rd	231	33.8%
2017	15.23	203^rd	237	14.3%
2019	23.23	181^st	233	22.3%
2021	20.49	182^nd	231	21.2%
2022	4.01	226^th	228	0.9%
2023	17.88	192^nd	226	15.0%
2024	8.84	214^th	228	6.1%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ashland Middle-High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	45	166	0	0	n/a	n/a	211
1991	57	175	0	0	n/a	n/a	232
1992	117	439	0	0	n/a	n/a	556
1993	50	218	0	0	n/a	n/a	268
1994	42	217	0	0	n/a	n/a	259
1995	33	241	1	0	n/a	n/a	275
1996	33	241	1	0	n/a	n/a	275
1997	16	256	0	0	n/a	n/a	272
1998	21	235	0	0	n/a	n/a	256
1999	19	209	0	0	n/a	n/a	228
2000	10	210	0	0	n/a	n/a	220
2001	16	200	0	0	n/a	n/a	216
2002	35	386	0	8	n/a	n/a	429
2003	35	386	0	8	n/a	n/a	429
2004	34	401	0	7	n/a	n/a	442
2005	37	401	0	8	n/a	n/a	446
2006	32	346	1	7	n/a	n/a	386
2007	36	323	0	5	n/a	n/a	364
2008	12	180	0	2	n/a	n/a	194
2009	16	309	0	1	0	0	326
2010	16	274	0	1	0	0	291
2011	6	142	0	0	0	0	148
2012	8	126	0	1	0	0	135
2013	8	132	0	2	0	0	142
2014	10	157	0	9	0	0	176
2015	17	157	0	9	0	1	184
2016	28	166	0	8	0	1	203
2017	15	166	0	10	0	1	192
2018	16	155	0	11	0	2	184
2019	21	205	0	21	0	10	257
2020	16	188	0	15	0	6	225
2021	14	172	0	14	0	9	209
2022	26	153	0	16	0	13	208
2023	22	174	0	13	0	13	222
2024	23	174	0	10	0	13	220

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ashland Middle-High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	211	13.7	15.4	n/a
1991	232	14.9	15.5	n/a
1992	556	30.1	18.4	75.7
1993	268	15.8	17.0	76.1
1994	259	16.1	16.1	74.5
1995	275	19.5	14.1	75.3
1996	275	19.5	14.1	75.3
1997	272	15.6	17.4	81.6
1998	256	17.0	15.1	81.3
1999	228	16.4	13.9	83.8
2000	220	13.5	16.3	86.8
2001	216	14.8	14.6	89.4
2002	429	26.6	16.1	87.2
2003	429	26.6	16.1	87.2
2004	442	28.9	15.3	89.4
2005	446	25.2	17.7	99.1
2006	386	24.3	15.9	98.2
2007	364	22.9	15.9	99.2
2008	194	17.3	11.2	98.5
2009	326	25.6	12.7	99.1
2010	291	24.4	11.9	97.9
2011	148	11.3	13.0	98
2012	135	11.4	11.7	97.8
2013	142	12.4	11.3	95.8
2014	176	11.1	15.7	97.7
2015	184	13.0	14.1	96.2
2016	203	13.0	15.6	97
2017	192	15.4	12.4	94.8
2018	184	15.3	12.0	90.8
2019	257	17.7	14.4	92.6
2020	225	16.3	13.7	92.9
2021	209	19.7	10.5	98.6
2022	208	21.4	9.7	100
2023	222	14.6	15.1	100
2024	220	18.9	11.6	100

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 Ashland Middle-High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	211	13.7	15.4	n/a
1991	232	14.9	15.5	n/a
1992	556	30.1	18.4	75.7
1993	268	15.8	17.0	76.1
1994	259	16.1	16.1	74.5
1995	275	19.5	14.1	75.3
1996	275	19.5	14.1	75.3
1997	272	15.6	17.4	81.6
1998	256	17.0	15.1	81.3
1999	228	16.4	13.9	83.8
2000	220	13.5	16.3	86.8
2001	216	14.8	14.6	89.4
2002	429	26.6	16.1	87.2
2003	429	26.6	16.1	87.2
2004	442	28.9	15.3	89.4
2005	446	25.2	17.7	99.1
2006	386	24.3	15.9	98.2
2007	364	22.9	15.9	99.2
2008	194	17.3	11.2	98.5
2009	326	25.6	12.7	99.1
2010	291	24.4	11.9	97.9
2011	148	11.3	13.0	98
2012	135	11.4	11.7	97.8
2013	142	12.4	11.3	95.8
2014	176	11.1	15.7	97.7
2015	184	13.0	14.1	96.2
2016	203	13.0	15.6	97
2017	192	15.4	12.4	94.8
2018	184	15.3	12.0	90.8
2019	257	17.7	14.4	92.6
2020	225	16.3	13.7	92.9
2021	209	19.7	10.5	98.6
2022	208	21.4	9.7	100
2023	222	14.6	15.1	100
2024	220	18.9	11.6	100

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 Ashland Middle-High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$11,903
2018	$9,782
2019	$11,815
2020	$13,038
2021	$12,522
2022	$13,659

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashland Middle-High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 254^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 221^st of 243 Middle schools	5.3%
Ranks 181^st of 233 High schools	Ranks 192^nd of 226 High schools	7.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ashland Middle-High School)	17.4	29.3	11.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Benton County School District)	31.5	29.2	2.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ashland Middle-High School)	13	24.4	11.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Benton County School District)	32.6	38.9	6.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ashland Middle-High School)	12.5	20.9	8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Benton County School District)	23.1	33.7	10.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ashland Middle-High School)	9.4	4.2	5.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Benton County School District)	29.5	31.3	1.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Ashland Middle-High School)	25	33.4	8.4%
8th Grade Science (Benton County School District)	32.1	50.6	18.5%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%
End of Course English II (Ashland Middle-High School)	26	31.3	5.3%
End of Course English II (Benton County School District)	37.9	46.5	8.6%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Ashland Middle-High School)	45.8	36.9	8.9%
End of Course Biology (Benton County School District)	48	62.5	14.5%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Ashland Middle-High School)	37.5	69	31.5%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Benton County School District)	42.9	76.6	33.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	257	222	13.6%
African American	205	174	15.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	21	13	38.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	21	22	4.8%
Two or More Races	10	13	30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.6%	100%	7.4%

Schools Near Ashland Middle-High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)		MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Ashland Middle-High School	Public	7-12	17 School Street	Ashland	38603	Benton County	Benton County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 224-6247	220	19	11.6	100.0%	23 (10.5%)	174 (79.1%)	10 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.9%)	8.8	214^th of 228 public high schools	6.1%		17.9	192^nd of 226 public high schools	15.0%	22			14.3	24.2			28.6	15.2	9.8	36.9		42.5	21.1	33.3	$13,659
Benton County Regional Vocational Cen	Public	9-12	25 Industrial Drive	Ashland	38603	Benton County	Benton County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 224-3108	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North South Tippah Vocational Technical Center	Public	10-12	2560 Cr 501	Ripley	38663	Tippah County	South Tippah School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 837-9798	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Potts Camp High School (5-12)	Public	5-12	7050 Church Avenue	Potts Camp	38659	Marshall County	Marshall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 333-6354	358	36	10.0	100.0%	203 (56.7%)	118 (33.0%)	16 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.9%)	33.9	153^rd of 228 public high schools	32.9%		21.9	178^th of 226 public high schools	21.2%	25	35.9	34.8	18.3	38.7	23.1	32.6	40.9	58.1	43.9	37.7	59.0	61.3	52.6	71.5	$12,264
Ripley High School	Public	9-12	720 S Clayton Street	Ripley	38663	Tippah County	South Tippah School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 837-7583	491	35	13.9	74.9%	238 (48.5%)	136 (27.7%)	81 (16.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.9%)	78.5	39^th of 228 public high schools	82.9%		83	21^st of 226 public high schools	90.7%	18									89.0	51.3			71.3	88.7	$11,736
Holly Springs Career & Technical Center	Public	10-12	410 East Falconer	Holly Springs	38635	Marshall County	Holly Springs School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 252-2071	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Holly Springs High School	Public	9-12	165 North Walthall Street	Holly Springs	38635	Marshall County	Holly Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 252-4371	312	14	21.6	100.0%	7 (2.2%)	290 (92.9%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	14.4	202^nd of 228 public high schools	11.4%		21.6	180^th of 226 public high schools	20.4%	22									42.2	17.3			42.4	58.5	$17,858
Marshall County Cte Center	Public	9-12	255 Mary Rahe Dr.	Holly Springs	38635	Marshall County	Marshall County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 252-4271	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
H. W. Byers High School (5-12)	Public	5-12	4178 Hwy 72 East	Holly Springs	38635	Marshall County	Marshall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 851-7871	362	36	10.1	100.0%	94 (26.0%)	186 (51.4%)	60 (16.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.1%)	29.9	159^th of 228 public high schools	30.3%		49.8	121^st of 226 public high schools	46.5%	38	29.1	32.7	26.1	29.8	29.0	31.0	17.4	25.5	53.8	31.9	54.9	48.9	44.2	69.2	$12,204

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashland Middle-High School

What district is Ashland Middle-High School in?

Benton County School District

How many students attend Ashland Middle-High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 220 students attended Ashland Middle-High School.

What schools feed into Ashland Middle-High School?

Ashland Middle-High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ashland Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Ashland Middle-High School?

Students at Ashland Middle-High School are 79% African American, 10% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Is Ashland Middle-High School a good school?

Ashland Middle-High School ranks in the bottom 6.1% of Mississippi high schools.

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