- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Valley, AL
Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for 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 010060000271
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Valley · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Valley, AL.
School address
District: Chambers County · Alabama
NCES ID 010060000271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Valley High School held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 010060000271 · Valley, AL High · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 17.3:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfax Elementary School (689 students)
Valley High School held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Valley High School
692 students
- Fairfax Elemen
Fairfax Elementary School
689 students
- W F Burns Midd
W F Burns Middle School
545 students
- Huguley Elemen
Huguley Elementary School
383 students
- Lafayette East
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
311 students
- Bob Hardingsha 232
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary
232 students
What this shows Valley High School reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley High School compares
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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 53% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Alabama - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$13,105
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.4%
White 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Valley High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Chambers County reports $13,105 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W F Burns Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huguley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Eastside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley High School
How many students attend Valley High School?
Valley High School has 692 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valley, AL. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley High School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley High School?
27.7% of students at Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Valley High School is African American at 46.4% of enrollment, in Valley, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley High School?
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 Valley High School rank among public schools in Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Valley, 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 Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Chambers County?
Besides Valley High School, Chambers County also operates Fairfax Elementary School (689 students), W F Burns Middle School (545 students), and Huguley Elementary School (383 students). See the Chambers County district page for the complete list.