Asbury High School's overall state ranking declined from #747 in 2015 to #1067 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama high schools by recent measures.
Math proficiency dropped sharply from 84% in 2012 to 7% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30% throughout recent reporting years.
Reading proficiency fell from 79% in 2012 to 30% in 2022, consistently lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment accounted for 57% of the 650 students in grades 6–12, with free or reduced–price lunch eligibility stable at about 75%, indicating a consistently high socioeconomic need.
The student–teacher ratio increased to 18:1 in 2023 with 36 teachers serving the 650 students at this Marshall County, Alabama middle and high school.
- Asbury High School’s overall standing has been volatile and has declined over the long term, with state ranking slipping sharply from earlier highs and not fully recovering. That drop lines up with sustained weakness in math and reading proficiency, even as graduation rates remained above 90% in the latest data.
- The student body has grown from a smaller school into a stable mid-sized campus, now serving 659 students in grades 6-12 with a 1:18 student-teacher ratio. Free lunch eligibility has stayed broadly high at roughly the mid-70% range, pointing to a consistently high-need student population.
- The school’s overall state rank shows an erratic downward trajectory over the past decade, with big swings rather than a smooth trend, and the latest position is well below its earlier level. Even with some partial rebounds along the way, the ranking has not returned to its former strength.
- Math proficiency has fallen sharply and remains far below its earlier level, while reading and language arts also dropped steeply and have leveled off at a much lower plateau. Both subjects are described as lower than the state average, with math especially concerning given the long-term decline.
- Graduation rates have declined over time but still sit at 92%, and the school remains above the state average on that measure. Asbury High School serves grades 6-12 in Albertville, Alabama, with 659 students and a 1:18 ratio, making it a notable Alabama high school option for local families.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 659 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Asbury High School's student population of 659 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Asbury High School’s student counts fell sharply from 6th to 12th grade, dropping from 108 to 76. The biggest decline came between 10th and 11th grade, after a mostly gradual slide through the upper grades.
Total Students
659 students
Total Students Trends Over Years (1989-2025) show a long-term rise with a sharp break around 2004 and a second jump from 2011 to 2013. Enrollment then leveled off and has stayed fairly stable since 2014, holding in the mid-500s to mid-600s.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1989-2025) shows a long-term rise with a sharp break in 2011, when staffing jumped and then stayed much higher through 2025. After rising again from 2019 to 2025, the school now sits well above its 1990s and 2000s levels.
School Rankings
Asbury 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 Asbury High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1067 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023) shows a volatile decline, with a sharp drop from 2012 to 2015, then a partial recovery through 2016–2019 before slipping again through 2023.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years shows a sharp drop from 2012–2014, then a long decline with only a brief flat stretch from 2016–2019, leaving 2023 far below the earlier level.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Reading and Language Arts Proficiency at Asbury High School fell sharply from 2011 to 2017, then leveled off with only a small bounce through 2022. The school dropped from the low 80s to around 30 percent and has stayed near that lower level since 2018.
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1989-2025) at Asbury High School was fairly volatile, but the clearest shift was a sharp drop in ratio from 2011 to 2014, then a higher, steadier level through 2025. After that break, the school mostly held in the high teens and low twenties, with only modest year-to-year swings.
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
55%
12%
Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1998-2024) at Asbury High School shows a long-term rise, climbing from 1% in 1998 to 54% in 2024. The biggest jump came from 2014 to 2024, when it more than doubled and then leveled off into the 2020s with continued growth.
Black
3%
31%
White
40%
50%
White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years shows a long-term decline with a sharp shift after 2014, then a slower slide through 2024. The school dropped from near-universal White enrollment in the 1990s to 43% in 2024, while the state and district also declined but stayed much higher.
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score Comparison has risen steadily across the full 1993-2025 timeline, with the biggest gains from the early 2000s through 2025. It leveled off somewhat after 2016, but the school’s diversity score is still at its highest level in the series.
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years shows a long-term decline from 2013 to 2023, with a sharp drop in 2020 and only a partial recovery afterward. School graduation rates fell from the mid-90s in 2014–2016 to 92% in 2023, ending below where they started.
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%
Free Lunch Eligibility at Asbury High School stayed broadly high and mostly flat across 1998-2025, with a sharp drop in 2022 and then a partial rebound through 2025. The school spent most years around the mid-70% range, so the main story is stability with a brief break and recovery.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility at Asbury High School was mostly flat over the full period, with a sharp drop from the early 2000s into 2015 and then stability around 6% to 8% through 2024.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asbury High School's ranking?
Asbury High School is ranked #1067 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Asbury High School often compared to?
Asbury High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arab High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Asbury High School?
The graduation rate of Asbury High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Asbury High School?
659 students attend Asbury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Asbury High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Asbury High School?
Asbury High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Asbury High School offer ?
Asbury High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Asbury High School part of?
Asbury High School is part of Marshall County School District.
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