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Cottonwood High School vs. Ashford Elementary School

Should you attend Cottonwood High School or Ashford Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cottonwood High School
663 Houston St
Cottonwood, AL 36320
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Ashford Elementary School
100 Barfield St
Ashford, AL 36312
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Cottonwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Ashford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Cottonwood High School ranked #831 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #362 in 2015 and remaining in the bottom 50% overall statewide.
Graduation rate was 95% in 2023, higher than the state average of 88% and among the top 5% in Alabama.
Math proficiency was 21% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, declining from 49% in 2019; reading proficiency ranged 30–34% in 2022, lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 25–29% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 760 students in 2021 to 396 in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1; minority enrollment was 24%, and 64% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023.
Ashford Elementary School ranked #244 statewide in 2023, improving from #706 in 2010 and remaining among the top 20% of Alabama public schools overall and for math proficiency.
Math proficiency was 52% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 55%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment declined from 784 students in 2016 to 665 in 2023, while minority enrollment was steady at approximately 35%.
Free lunch eligibility increased from 46% in 2022 to 64% in 2023.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with an enrollment of 665 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023, placing it among the lowest ratios statewide.
Science proficiency ranged between 45% and 49% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%, showing improvement from 25%–29% in 2021.
Grades Offered
7-12
PK-5
Total Students
396 students
665 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cottonwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ashford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cottonwood High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ashford Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cottonwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ashford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Houston County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ashford Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Houston County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#831 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#244 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cottonwood High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ashford Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
52%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cottonwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Houston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Houston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cottonwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Houston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Houston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cottonwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Houston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Houston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cottonwood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Houston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cottonwood High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ashford Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
37
Kindergarten Students
-
110
Grade 1 Students
-
115
Grade 2 Students
-
102
Grade 3 Students
-
106
Grade 4 Students
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99
Grade 5 Students
-
96
Grade 7 Students
63
-
Grade 8 Students
84
-
Grade 9 Students
70
-
Grade 10 Students
62
-
Grade 11 Students
52
-
Grade 12 Students
65
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ashford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cottonwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ashford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cottonwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ashford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cottonwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ashford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cottonwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ashford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cottonwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ashford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cottonwood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Houston County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ashford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Houston County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cottonwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Houston County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ashford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Houston County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cottonwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Houston County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ashford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Houston County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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