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Valley Head High School vs. Fort Payne High School

Should you attend Valley Head High School or Fort Payne 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Valley Head High School
235 1st Ave
Valley Head, AL 35989
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Fort Payne High School
201 45th St Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Valley Head High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Fort Payne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Valley Head High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 1,112 students in grades 9-12, Fort Payne High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Total Students
492 students
1,112 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley Head 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 Fort Payne High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley Head High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fort Payne High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
62 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley Head 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 Fort Payne High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley Head High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dekalb 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 Fort Payne High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fort Payne City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#722 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#847 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley Head 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 Fort Payne High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
26%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Head High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb 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 Fort Payne High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fort Payne City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Head High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb 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 Fort Payne High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fort Payne City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley Head High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb 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 Fort Payne High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fort Payne City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
98%
(Top 1% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Valley Head High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dekalb 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 Fort Payne High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fort Payne City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Valley Head High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fort Payne High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
41
-
Grade 1 Students
30
-
Grade 2 Students
44
-
Grade 3 Students
37
-
Grade 4 Students
31
-
Grade 5 Students
36
-
Grade 6 Students
42
-
Grade 7 Students
30
-
Grade 8 Students
38
-
Grade 9 Students
37
287
Grade 10 Students
38
263
Grade 11 Students
36
293
Grade 12 Students
32
269
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Valley Head High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dekalb 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 American Indian at Fort Payne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fort Payne City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley Head High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fort Payne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fort Payne City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley Head High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dekalb 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 Fort Payne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fort Payne City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley Head High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fort Payne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fort Payne City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
66%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley Head High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dekalb 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 Fort Payne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fort Payne City 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
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley Head High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dekalb 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 Fort Payne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fort Payne City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley Head High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dekalb 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 Fort Payne High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fort Payne City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley Head High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dekalb 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 Fort Payne High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fort Payne City 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
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley Head High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dekalb 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 Fort Payne High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fort Payne City 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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