Is Valley High School a good school?

Valley High School ranks in the bottom 24.9% of Alabama high schools.

How many students attend Valley High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 656 students attended Valley High School.

What is the racial makeup of Valley High School?

Students at Valley High School are 46% African American, 45% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Valley High School?

Valley High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bob HardingShawmut Elementary Elementary : Fairfax Elementary School Elementary : Huguley Elementary School Middle : W F Burns Middle School

Valley High School

Summary:

Valley High School is a public high school serving 642 students in grades 9-12 in Valley, Alabama, which is part of the Chambers County School District. While the school has a relatively balanced racial composition, it has consistently underperformed academically compared to state averages and nearby schools.

Valley High School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is significantly lower than the state averages across various subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 8.48% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.12%. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing relatively better than their White and low-income peers. Despite these challenges, Valley High School has maintained a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking 284 out of 378 Alabama high schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Opelika High School and Beulah High School, Valley High School performs significantly worse in terms of academic achievement and overall school ranking. This suggests that the challenges faced by Valley High School are not solely due to its district or regional factors, but rather specific to the school itself. The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Valley High School, ranging from 27.73% to 51.31% over the past three years, also indicates that the school serves a significant population of students from low-income families, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school.

Detail:

Public 9-12

501 Highway 29
Valley, AL 36854

(334) 756-4105

District: Chambers County

SchoolDigger Rank:
284^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,886

Feeder schools for Valley High School:

Elementary:	Bob HardingShawmut Elementary
	Fairfax Elementary School
	Huguley Elementary School
Middle:	W F Burns Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 656

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.7%

White:

45.0%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Valley High School ranks worse than 75.1% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.75. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (45.7%), White (45%), Hispanic (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley High School is 16. (See more...)

Compare Valley High School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley High School is $8,886.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley High School 284^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Valley High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Chambers County:

SchoolDigger ranks Chambers County 113^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	47.48	209^th	357	41.5%
2005	51.41	192^nd	359	46.5%
2006	51.65	196^th	357	45.1%
2007	39.13	255^th	358	28.8%
2008	47.64	216^th	359	39.8%
2009	60.51	135^th	357	62.2%
2010	50.25	198^th	358	44.7%
2011	51.00	206^th	360	42.8%
2012	49.85	215^th	358	39.9%
2013	50.06	223^rd	358	37.7%
2014	33.61	246^th	358	31.3%
2015	37.69	225^th	353	36.3%
2016	27.90	259^th	351	26.2%
2017	35.90	221^st	353	37.4%
2018	43.65	197^th	356	44.7%
2019	29.20	262^nd	366	28.4%
2021	36.01	232^nd	371	37.5%
2022	30.93	250^th	367	31.9%
2023	25.43	282^nd	371	24.0%
2024	25.75	284^th	378	24.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	46.95	66^th	160	58.8%
2019	34.33	116^th	171	32.2%
2021	31.02	139^th	196	29.1%
2022	73.34	32^nd	169	81.1%
2023	39.62	98^th	182	46.2%
2024	45.38	89^th	198	55.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	45.98	157^th	315	50.2%
2018	47.48	184^th	349	47.3%
2019	17.07	305^th	358	14.8%
2021	32.48	242^nd	361	33.0%
2022	34.05	241^st	361	33.2%
2023	39.71	193^rd	349	44.7%
2024	27.49	277^th	375	26.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	37.78	204^th	343	40.5%
2018	46.21	196^th	347	43.5%
2019	23.69	275^th	354	22.3%
2021	40.36	209^th	359	41.8%
2022	26.98	273^rd	367	25.6%
2023	17.96	305^th	358	14.8%
2024	24.11	280^th	366	23.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	33.04	223^rd	339	34.2%
2018	39.83	216^th	350	38.3%
2019	34.92	228^th	357	36.1%
2021	28.74	258^th	366	29.5%
2022	36.11	224^th	366	38.8%
2023	36.84	217^th	358	39.4%
2024	27.90	256^th	368	30.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	41.63	102^nd	189	46.0%
2018	56.59	69^th	223	69.1%
2019	37.83	135^th	224	39.7%
2021	34.87	146^th	228	36.0%
2022	53.84	64^th	222	71.2%
2023	24.20	186^th	224	17.0%
2024	33.71	149^th	231	35.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	28.22	94^th	139	32.4%

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Rank History for White students at Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	29.75	154^th	230	33.0%
2018	33.85	201^st	300	33.0%
2019	22.11	258^th	313	17.6%
2021	31.16	214^th	319	32.9%
2022	24.28	256^th	326	21.5%
2023	22.61	249^th	317	21.5%
2024	24.19	254^th	325	21.8%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Valley High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	939	939
1989	540	423	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	964
1990	523	421	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	944
1991	475	378	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	854
1992	473	347	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	822
1993	445	329	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	775
1994	426	320	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	748
1995	424	285	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	710
1996	424	285	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	710
1997	418	304	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	723
1998	464	275	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	739
1999	443	278	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	721
2000	442	283	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	726
2001	489	256	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	746
2002	459	293	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	754
2003	459	293	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	754
2004	478	314	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	792
2005	501	315	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	817
2006	519	312	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	837
2007	509	333	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	847
2008	507	332	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	846
2009	514	364	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	884
2010	559	363	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	930
2011	550	378	2	7	0	0	1	0	938
2012	518	359	1	10	1	0	4	0	893
2013	513	346	3	6	1	0	15	0	884
2014	490	332	6	6	1	0	15	0	850
2015	484	315	5	10	0	0	16	0	830
2016	471	291	4	11	1	0	17	0	795
2017	469	304	3	15	1	0	13	0	805
2018	468	299	2	18	2	0	10	0	799
2019	473	294	3	19	1	0	4	0	794
2020	453	274	3	21	3	0	2	0	756
2021	430	259	4	25	2	0	5	0	725
2022	355	282	3	26	1	1	7	0	675
2023	298	299	2	34	1	0	8	0	642
2024	295	300	2	47	0	0	12	0	656

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	939	41.0	22.9	0
1989	964	42.0	22.9	n/a
1990	944	43.0	21.9	0
1991	854	43.0	19.8	n/a
1992	822	40.0	20.5	n/a
1993	775	38.0	20.4	n/a
1994	748	37.2	20.1	n/a
1995	710	36.4	19.5	n/a
1996	710	36.4	19.5	n/a
1997	723	37.6	19.2	24.1
1998	739	39.1	18.9	20.3
1999	721	42.9	16.8	34.1
2000	726	43.0	16.9	36.4
2001	746	41.0	18.2	37
2002	754	36.5	20.7	41.1
2003	754	36.5	20.7	41.1
2004	792	42.9	18.5	44.8
2005	817	48.0	17.0	46.9
2006	837	44.0	19.0	50.2
2007	847	45.0	18.8	48.3
2008	846	48.1	17.6	48.7
2009	884	49.4	17.7	49.9
2010	930	44.3	20.9	54.7
2011	938	54.8	17.1	56.5
2012	893	57.7	15.4	57.7
2013	884	54.3	16.2	56
2014	850	49.0	17.3	56.7
2015	830	45.0	18.4	55.5
2016	795	45.0	17.6	55.5
2017	805	44.5	18.0	48.4
2018	799	46.2	17.2	54.3
2019	794	44.7	17.7	47.4
2020	756	46.0	16.4	47.2
2021	725	37.3	19.4	51.3
2022	675	39.5	17.0	27.9
2023	642	40.0	16.0	27.7
2024	656	41.0	16.0	27.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	939	41.0	22.9	0
1989	964	42.0	22.9	n/a
1990	944	43.0	21.9	0
1991	854	43.0	19.8	n/a
1992	822	40.0	20.5	n/a
1993	775	38.0	20.4	n/a
1994	748	37.2	20.1	n/a
1995	710	36.4	19.5	n/a
1996	710	36.4	19.5	n/a
1997	723	37.6	19.2	24.1
1998	739	39.1	18.9	20.3
1999	721	42.9	16.8	34.1
2000	726	43.0	16.9	36.4
2001	746	41.0	18.2	37
2002	754	36.5	20.7	41.1
2003	754	36.5	20.7	41.1
2004	792	42.9	18.5	44.8
2005	817	48.0	17.0	46.9
2006	837	44.0	19.0	50.2
2007	847	45.0	18.8	48.3
2008	846	48.1	17.6	48.7
2009	884	49.4	17.7	49.9
2010	930	44.3	20.9	54.7
2011	938	54.8	17.1	56.5
2012	893	57.7	15.4	57.7
2013	884	54.3	16.2	56
2014	850	49.0	17.3	56.7
2015	830	45.0	18.4	55.5
2016	795	45.0	17.6	55.5
2017	805	44.5	18.0	48.4
2018	799	46.2	17.2	54.3
2019	794	44.7	17.7	47.4
2020	756	46.0	16.4	47.2
2021	725	37.3	19.4	51.3
2022	675	39.5	17.0	27.9
2023	642	40.0	16.0	27.7
2024	656	41.0	16.0	27.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,052 (11.8%)	$7,820 (88.0%)	$8,886

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 262^nd of 366 High schools	Ranks 282^nd of 371 High schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Valley High School)	26.7	13	13.7%
End of Course Mathematics (Chambers County)	22.2	9.6	12.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Valley High School)	28.3	16.6	11.8%
End of Course Science (Chambers County)	25.5	13.9	11.6%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	794	642	19.1%
African American	294	299	1.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	19	34	78.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	473	298	37%
Two or More Races	4	8	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.4%	27.7%	19.6%

Schools Near Valley High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Valley High School	Public	9-12	501 Highway 29	Valley	36854	Chambers County	Chambers County	No	No	No	No	(334) 756-4105	656	41	16.0	27.7%	295 (45.0%)	300 (45.7%)	47 (7.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.8%)	25.8	284^th of 378 public high schools	24.9%		25.4	282^nd of 371 public high schools	24.0%	2			8.5		21.8			11.7	$8,886	$1,052	$7,820
Lanett Senior High School	Public	9-12	1301 S 8th Ave	Lanett	36363	Chambers County	Lanett City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 644-5965	261	19	14.1	94.6%	11 (4.2%)	190 (72.8%)	53 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	14.2	334^th of 378 public high schools	11.6%		27.8	269^th of 371 public high schools	27.5%	65			4.2		10.4			8.3	$12,758	$3,175	$9,576
Beulah High School	Public	7-12	4848 Lee Road 270	Valley	36854	Chambers County	Lee County	No	No	No	No	(334) 705-6020	505	38	13.2	69.5%	362 (71.7%)	94 (18.6%)	16 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.5%)	43.1	210^th of 378 public high schools	44.4%		37.5	215^th of 371 public high schools	42.0%	5	12.2	12.9	16.4	28.2	31.3	52.6	54.8	14.9	$12,948	$1,038	$11,894
Inspire Academy	Public	9-12	Area Vocational Center Dr	Lafayette	36862	Chambers County	Chambers County	No	No	No	No	(334) 864-8863	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lafayette High School	Public	9-12	214 1st Ave SE	Lafayette	36862	Chambers County	Chambers County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 864-9881	198	15	13.0	88.9%	27 (13.6%)	167 (84.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	10	365^th of 378 public high schools	3.4%		11.8	345^th of 371 public high schools	7.0%	20			2.2		6.5			4.7	$12,715	$3,450	$9,251
Opelika High School	Public	9-12	1700 Bulldog Pkwy	Opelika	36801	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	No	(334) 745-9715	1,530	91	16.8	66.9%	423 (27.6%)	835 (54.6%)	222 (14.5%)	15 (1.0%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	27 (1.8%)	61.5	117^th of 378 public high schools	69.0%		61.4	119^th of 371 public high schools	67.9%	2			23.7		36.4			23.4	$11,942	$1,125	$10,778
Inspire Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	318 AVC Drive	LaFayette	36862	Chambers County	Chambers County	No	No	Yes	No	(334) 864-8863	47			63.8%	22 (46.8%)	20 (42.6%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.4%)								(n/a)

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Enrollment information for Valley High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valley High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Valley High School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Valley High School

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Schools Near Valley High School