- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pinson, AL
Pinson Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Pinson Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010192000734
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinson Valley High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Pinson · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinson Valley High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinson Valley High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pinson, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Pinson Valley High School held near 1,021 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 010192000734 · Pinson, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,025 enr · 18:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Pinson Valley High School held near 1,021 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Pinson Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school
Pinson Valley High School
1,025 students
What this shows Pinson Valley High School reports 1,025 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinson Valley High School compares
Pinson Valley High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,025 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,025
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Alabama - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,194
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
White 13.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Pinson Valley High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinson Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinson Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Pinson
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,025 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pinson Valley High School
How many students attend Pinson Valley High School?
Pinson Valley High School has 1,025 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pinson, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,029 (2022-23) → 1,021 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinson Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinson Valley High School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinson Valley High School?
72.2% of students at Pinson Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinson Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Pinson Valley High School is African American at 52.7% of enrollment, in Pinson, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinson Valley High School?
Pinson Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinson Valley High School rank among public schools in Pinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinson Valley High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pinson, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Pinson Valley High School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.