Middle Schools in Houston County

The three middle-level schools in Houston County, Alabama—Rehobeth Elementary School (grades 4-6), Rehobeth Middle School (grades 7-8), and Ashford Middle School (grades 6-8)—serve roughly 1,314 students in a district ranked in the 80th percentile statewide.

The Rehobeth schools form a clear academic pipeline. Rehobeth Elementary posts the highest single-grade score in the area with 80.95% proficiency in 5th-grade English, and its 6th-grade math (56.92%) feeds directly into Rehobeth Middle School, which jumped from a state rank of 91 to 48 in one year. Rehobeth Middle's 7th-grade math proficiency (56.25%) is more than double the state average, and its 7th-grade English (78.76%) leads the district. By contrast, Ashford Middle School trails significantly—its 6th-grade math proficiency (34.65%) is nearly 20 points below the district average, and its chronic absenteeism rate (11.2%) is more than double the district's 5.3%. Ashford does show a bright spot in 8th-grade science (60.64%), but the gap in core subjects is stark.

Notably, Rehobeth Elementary achieves the best overall performance despite having the highest student-teacher ratio (22.6:1), while Rehobeth Middle benefits from the lowest (17.7:1). All three schools beat state averages in most subjects, and the district's chronic absenteeism is less than half the state rate. However, a 6th-grade performance dip appears at both Rehobeth Elementary and Ashford, suggesting the transition year is a challenge. For parents, the Rehobeth schools offer a proven, high-achieving path, while Ashford—despite serving more economically disadvantaged students—still outperforms state norms but has clear room for improvement in math and attendance.