Valley High School ranked #1086 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #958 in 2021 and #809 in 2018, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 10–14%, reading proficiency 15–19%, and science proficiency 15–19%, all lower than the state average ranges of 29–30% for math, 46–47% for reading, and 36–38% for science in recent years.
Enrollment declined from 794 students in 2019 to 656 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch dropped from 42% in 2019 to 28% in 2023; minority enrollment represented 55% of students in 2023.
The school served grades 9–12 with 656 students and 41 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which ranked in the top 20% for lowest ratio among Alabama public high schools.
The graduation rate ranged between 85–89% from 2018 to 2023, consistently falling below the Alabama state average of about 88–90% during the same period.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Valley High School's student population of 656 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1086 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
46%
32%
White
45%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley High School's ranking?
Valley High School is ranked #1086 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Valley High School often compared to?
Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lanett Senior High School, Lafayette High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Valley High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Valley High School?
656 students attend Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Valley High School students are Black, 45% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley High School?
Valley High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Valley High School offer ?
Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley High School part of?
Valley High School is part of Chambers County School District.
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