Ashland Elementary School vs Central Jr High School of Clay County
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashland Elementary School
Ashland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
455 students
Central Jr High School of Clay County
Lineville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
282 students
| Measure | Ashland Elementary School Ashland, Alabama | Central Jr High School of Clay County Lineville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #444 of 699 | #179 of 263 |
| National rank | #31638 of 50,301 | #11072 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 455 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 34% |
| city | Ashland | Lineville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 34.0).
- •Ashland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Ashland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Central Jr High School of Clay County does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 62.4%).
- •Ashland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.6).
- •Ashland Elementary School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 282.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashland Elementary School better than Central Jr High School of Clay County?
On the Success Index (US), Ashland Elementary School ranks higher (40.4 vs 34.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashland Elementary School and Central Jr High School of Clay County?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Lineville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland Elementary School: 455. Central Jr High School of Clay County: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland Elementary School and Central Jr High School of Clay County rank in Alabama?
Ashland Elementary School is 444th of 699 and Central Jr High School of Clay County is 179th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).