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Claychalkville High School vs. Pinson Valley High School

Should you attend Claychalkville High School or Pinson Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Claychalkville High School
6623 Roe Chandler Rd
Pinson, AL 35126
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Bottom 50%
Pinson Valley High School
6895 Highway 75
Pinson, AL 35126
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Pinson Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Claychalkville High School, an active Union County NJ high school serving grades 9–12, enrolled approximately 1,388 students with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023.
The school's state ranking declined from #541 in 2010 to #1212 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 6%, reading proficiency 13%, and science proficiency 13%, all lower than the Alabama state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38% respectively, with consistent downward trends since 2013.
Minority enrollment was 92% with a high percentage (690 students) eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic challenges in this Pinson, AL community.
Graduation rate was 85% in 2023, below the Alabama state average of 88% and district average of 90%.
Pinson Valley High School, a Jefferson County Title I public high school in Pinson, Alabama, ranked #1219 in the state in 2023, declining from #933 in 2019.
Math proficiency dropped sharply to 5% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, continuing a decline from 25% in 2019; reading proficiency also fell to 13%, lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment accounted for 85% of the 1,021 students in 2023, with a high percentage (approximately 80%) of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting socioeconomic shifts over the past decade.
The school served grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, and a notably high graduation rate of 94% in 2023, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88%.
Science proficiency remained low at 14% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%, indicating continued challenges across core academic subjects in this Union County NJ high school.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,388 students
1,021 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Claychalkville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pinson Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Claychalkville High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pinson Valley High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
60 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Claychalkville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pinson Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Claychalkville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pinson Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1212 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#1219 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Claychalkville High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pinson Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
5%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Claychalkville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinson Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
13%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Claychalkville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinson Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Claychalkville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinson Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
94%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Claychalkville High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pinson Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Claychalkville High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pinson Valley High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
379
241
Grade 10 Students
358
254
Grade 11 Students
343
261
Grade 12 Students
308
265

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Claychalkville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pinson Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Claychalkville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pinson Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
81%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Claychalkville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pinson Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
8%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Claychalkville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pinson Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Claychalkville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pinson Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.33
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Claychalkville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pinson Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
72%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Claychalkville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pinson Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Claychalkville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pinson Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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