ClayChalkville Middle School vs Pinson Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ClayChalkville Middle School
Trussville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
952 students
Pinson Valley High School
Pinson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,025 students
| Measure | ClayChalkville Middle School Trussville, Alabama | Pinson Valley High School Pinson, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 263 | #216 of 304 |
| National rank | #13710 of 15,369 | #13414 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 952 | 1,025 |
| Enrollment | 952 | 1,025 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 25% |
| city | Trussville | Pinson |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinson Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 20.4).
- •Pinson Valley High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •Pinson Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Pinson Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 72.5%).
- •ClayChalkville Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.5).
- •Pinson Valley High School is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 952.
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 ClayChalkville Middle School better than Pinson Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pinson Valley High School ranks higher (29.7 vs 20.4 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 ClayChalkville Middle School and Pinson Valley High School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Trussville and Pinson in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ClayChalkville Middle School: 952. Pinson Valley High School: 1,025. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ClayChalkville Middle School and Pinson Valley High School rank in Alabama?
ClayChalkville Middle School is 216th of 263 and Pinson Valley High School is 216th of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).