How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ashford High School | Cottonwood High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ashford, AL | Cottonwood, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 413 | 379 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.5% | 59.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ashford High School | Cottonwood High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,971 | $10,971 |
| District | Houston County Board of Education | Houston County Board of Education |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ashford High School | Cottonwood High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.7% | 75.5% |
| African American | 29.8% | 15.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 2.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ashford High School | Cottonwood High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 359:1 | 412:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.3% | 22.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 80 | 154 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.