Clay Elementary School vs Pinson Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Elementary School
Clay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
Pinson Valley High School
Pinson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,025 students
| Measure | Clay Elementary School Clay, Alabama | Pinson Valley High School Pinson, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 699 | #216 of 304 |
| National rank | #27892 of 50,301 | #13414 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 606 | 1,025 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 1,025 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 25% |
| city | Clay | Pinson |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clay Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 29.7).
- •Clay Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 25%).
- •Clay Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •Clay Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 66.5%).
- •Pinson Valley High School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.8).
- •Pinson Valley High School is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 606.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clay Elementary School better than Pinson Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Clay Elementary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 29.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clay Elementary School and Pinson Valley High School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Clay and Pinson in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Elementary School: 606. Pinson Valley High School: 1,025. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Elementary School and Pinson Valley High School rank in Alabama?
Clay Elementary School is 357th of 699 and Pinson Valley High School is 216th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).