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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- 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 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Enrollment declined sharply by 18 students in recent years, continuing a long-term downward trend from a total of 505 to 485 since peak enrollment, while the gap to district performance has widened, indicating worsened relative positioning.
Total Students
650 students
Total enrollment increased from 628 to 664 over the last three years, reversing a long-term decline since 2011. This trend indicates a recovery and positions Asbury High School favorably relative to its previous numbers, showing potential for continued growth.
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Total classroom teachers increased from 31 in 2022 to 34 in 2023, marking a reversal from a declining trend. This recent growth suggests an upward trajectory after years of fluctuation, narrowing the gap with district averages.
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 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1067 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Dropped from #1004 to #1067 in just one year, marking a recent decline after a long-term decrease. This recent movement diverges away from the overall performance trend, indicating potential challenges ahead.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Math proficiency dropped sharply from 8% to 7% in 2023, confirming a long-term trend of decline that has seen a total drop of 77% since 2012, while the gap with the state remains at a widening 23 percentage points.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Declined sharply from 39% to 30% proficiency in the last year, reflecting a reversal from long-term gains that had reached 82% in 2011. The school now lags significantly behind both district and state averages.
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Dropped from 20:1 to 18:1 in just one year reflects an improvement in Asbury High School's student-teacher ratio, aligning it better with the current district average of 19:1, signaling potential continued progress.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
54%
11%
Hispanic student percentage at Asbury High School surged from 48% in 2023 to 54% in 2024, reversing a long-term trend with a total increase of 53% since 1998. This growth has narrowed the gap relative to the district's 29%.
Black
2%
32%
White
43%
51%
Declined sharply from 52% to 43% over the last two years, reversing the long-term trend of stability and significantly diverging from both district and state averages, which remained above 50%.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Increased to 0.53 in 2024 from 0.51 in 2019, reversing a long-term upward trend as Asbury High School now outperforms the district by 6 percentage points, indicating a positive growth trajectory over recent years.
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Graduation rate increased sharply to 92% in 2023, reversing a downward trend from 2020 to 2022. This recent growth has positioned Asbury High School above both state and district averages.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Free lunch eligibility remained stable at 75% over the last three years, indicating a strong sustained support level while continuing to outperform both the district and state averages, which are at 52% and 56%, respectively.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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?
650 students attend Asbury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Asbury High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 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.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
academic programs not enouhgh,not enough parent envolement.need football team!!!!!
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