Summary:
The 36312 zip code area is home to three public schools - Ashford Elementary School, Ashford High School, and Ashford Middle School - all part of the Houston County school district. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with the elementary and middle schools standing out as particularly strong performers.
Ashford Elementary School and Ashford Middle School are ranked in the top 25% and 20% of their respective school types in Alabama, earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. Both schools consistently outperform the Houston County and Alabama state averages in math and English proficiency across multiple grade levels, with proficiency rates often 20-30 percentage points higher than the state. In contrast, Ashford High School has test scores more in line with the state averages, with some areas of underperformance.
Despite the relatively high free/reduced lunch rates across all three schools, indicating an economically disadvantaged student population, the Ashford schools are still able to achieve strong academic results. This suggests a well-functioning and effective public education system in the 36312 area, with the elementary and middle schools standing out as particularly strong performers within the Houston County district.
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