School overview
At a glance
Reported students
692
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
38.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama high enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 319 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
383
Valley High School: 692 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
18:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Valley High School
Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Valley. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Chambers County. NCES reports 692 students for 2024–25.
Among 319 high schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, close to the Alabama median of 17.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (46.4%) and White (41.2%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Valley High School
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.2%
- Hispanic10%
- Black46.4%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Chambers County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lafayette High School
High · Grades 07–12
182 reported students
Inspire Academy
High · Grades 09–12
Not reported reported students
Fairfax Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
689 reported students
W F Burns Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
545 reported students
Huguley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
383 reported students
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
311 reported students