Ashland High School vs Shaw High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 200 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashland High School
Ashland · Public high · Grades 7–12
212 students
Shaw High School
Shaw · Public high · Grades 7–12
200 students
| Measure | Ashland High School Ashland, Mississippi | Shaw High School Shaw, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 197 | #158 of 197 |
| National rank | #15361 of 16,910 | #15359 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 212 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 212 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 24.5% |
| city | Ashland | Shaw |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.3 vs 19.4).
- •Shaw High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 12%).
- •Ashland High School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •Ashland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.2% vs 98.5%).
- •Ashland High School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.8).
- •Ashland High School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 200.
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 High School better than Shaw High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashland High School and Shaw High School?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Shaw in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland High School: 212. Shaw High School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland High School and Shaw High School rank in Mississippi?
Ashland High School is 159th of 197 and Shaw High School is 158th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).