Public schools in Valley, AL
6 open public schools with an address in Valley, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,389
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Valley public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Valley, AL: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,389 students, an average of 565 per school. The largest campus is Beulah Elementary School (696 students).
Chambers County operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Valley campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 57% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Valley
Elementary schools in Valley
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beulah Elementary School Lee County | PK–05 | 696 | 15.5:1 | |
| Bob HardingShawmut Elementary Chambers County | PK–03 | 232 | 17.8:1 | |
| Fairfax Elementary School Chambers County | PK–06 | 689 | 19.7:1 |
Middle schools in Valley
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W F Burns Middle School Chambers County | 06–08 | 545 | 19:1 |
High schools in Valley
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beulah High School Lee County | 06–12 | 535 | 14.1:1 | |
| Valley High School Chambers County | 07–12 | 692 | 18:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.9%
- Hispanic11%
- Black30.6%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Valley schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,389 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Valley
How many public schools are in Valley, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Valley: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,389 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Valley?
Schools with an address in Valley belong to 2 education agencies, led by Chambers County (4 schools), Lee County (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Valley?
Valley High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Valley, with 692 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Valley?
No school with an address in Valley is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Alabama.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Valley schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Valley public schools is 17.9:1, similar to the Alabama school median of 17.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Valley guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alabama cities