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Ashland Elementary School

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Ashland Elementary School ranks 256 th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

256^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 377 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 32% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Ashland Elementary School is a small, rural K-6 school in Ashland, Mississippi, serving 262 students as part of the Benton County School District. The school carries a 2-star rating and ranks in the 32nd percentile among Mississippi elementary schools, with nearly 94% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch — a higher poverty rate than nearby Chalybeate Elementary (78.8%) and Ripley Elementary (84.9%).

Despite the challenges, Ashland has some genuine bright spots. In 2025-2026, 69.2% of 4th graders were proficient in math — well above the state average of 51.5% and the highest among all nearby schools with available data, including Ripley (53.4%), Chalybeate (46.4%), Mary Reid School (44.5%), and H. W. Byers Elementary (41.0%). Fifth-grade science is also a hidden strength, with 64.8% proficiency, close to the state's 71.5%. Chronic absenteeism has improved dramatically, falling from 36.6% in 2021-2022 to 17.7% by 2023-2024 — better than the state average of 23.9%.

However, there are serious concerns in the early and upper elementary grades. Third-grade ELA proficiency was just 25.1% compared to the state's 48.5%, with Chalybeate (66.7%) and Ripley (60.4%) far ahead. Fifth-grade math has been a persistent weakness — 13.5% in 2025-2026 versus 48.4% at Chalybeate — and 6th-grade math is also far behind at 36% compared to Chalybeate's 65.2%. Ashland generally trails its own district average except in 4th grade, making it a target for intervention. The school's recent move from the low 20s to the 32nd percentile, alongside strong attendance and a standout 4th-grade cohort, offers cautious hope for continued improvement.

262

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,289

Per pupil spending ?

93.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

768 Lamar Road
Ashland, MS 38603

(662) 224-6622

District: Benton County School District

Students who attend Ashland Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Ashland High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.4%

Two or more races:

30.5%

White:

17.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 29th percentile in 2016 → 32nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (41% vs 53% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 14 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school41%

District avg49%

Mississippi avg53%

256^th of 377

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Bottom 32%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

From bottom 29% (2016) to bottom 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

64^th of 133Benton County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	33.7	256 of 377	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	26.2	298 of 383	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.4	303 of 390	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.6	294 of 377	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.0	266 of 382	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.4	240 of 381	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.6	173 of 397	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.6	128 of 404	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.2	194 of 406	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	29.0	280 of 394	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	36.0	253 of 402	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	9.8	380 of 394	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	5.5	407 of 408	0.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	5.9	412 of 414	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	23.2	357 of 418	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	31.2	298 of 403	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	40.3	252 of 392	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	50.4	210 of 394	46.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Science65%-7 vs state

Mathematics38%-12 vs state

English Language Arts38%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)						MAAP Mathematics (2026)						MAAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Ashland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	768 Lamar Road	Ashland	38603	Benton County	Benton County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 224-6622	262	18	14.4	93.9%	46 (17.6%)	119 (45.4%)	16 (6.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (30.5%)	33.7	256^th of 377 public elementary schools	32.1%		26.2	298^th of 383 public elementary schools	22.2%	42	25.1	48.8	29.7	48.0			31.3	69.2	13.5	36.0			64.8		$12,289
Mary Reid School	Public	K-4	160 Pontotoc Avenue	Potts Camp	38659	Marshall County	Marshall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 333-7774	270	18	15.3	98.9%	150 (55.6%)	82 (30.4%)	13 (4.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.5%)	36.9	240^th of 377 public elementary schools	36.3%		42.9	221^st of 383 public elementary schools	42.3%	19	37.7	44.5					39.7	44.5							$10,937
Holly Springs Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	405 South Maury St	Holly Springs	38635	Marshall County	Holly Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 252-1768	332	18	18.3	94.0%	9 (2.7%)	297 (89.5%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)								(n/a)	46.0						30.1								$12,950
Ripley Elementary School	Public	K-4	702 W Terry Street	Ripley	38663	Tippah County	South Tippah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 837-3684	611	39	15.7	84.9%	281 (46.0%)	147 (24.1%)	125 (20.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.8%)	63.5	132^nd of 377 public elementary schools	65.0%		68.4	119^th of 383 public elementary schools	68.9%	13	60.4	40.5					73.3	53.4							$9,890
H. W. Byers Elementary	Public	K-4	4178 Highway 72 East	Holly Springs	38659	Marshall County	Marshall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 851-7826	262	16	16.7	98.9%	71 (27.1%)	123 (46.9%)	58 (22.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	31.5	270^th of 377 public elementary schools	28.4%		21.3	324^th of 383 public elementary schools	15.4%	54	24.5	57.1					18.9	41.0							$11,105
Chalybeate Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	2471 Hwy 354	Walnut	38683	Tippah County	North Tippah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 223-4311	264	20	12.9	78.8%	243 (92.0%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.3%)	62.3	140^th of 377 public elementary schools	62.9%		64.6	134^th of 383 public elementary schools	65.0%	6	66.7	39.2	57.6	69.6	33.3	42.1	66.6	46.4	48.4	65.2	66.7	68.4	66.7	79.0	$10,057

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashland Elementary School

What district is Ashland Elementary School in?

Benton County School District

What schools do graduates of Ashland Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ashland Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Ashland High School

How many students attend Ashland Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 262 students attended Ashland Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Ashland Elementary School?

Students at Ashland Elementary School are 45% African American, 31% Two or more races, 18% White, 6% Hispanic.

Is Ashland Elementary School a good school?

Ashland Elementary School ranks 256^th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 MAAP test scoresAug 21, 2026

2023–24 school spending dataSep 26, 2025

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2023–24 graduation ratesSep 23, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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