Fort Payne Middle School vs Valley Head High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Payne Middle School
Fort Payne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
741 students
Valley Head High School
Valley Head · Public other · Grades PK–12
517 students
| Measure | Fort Payne Middle School Fort Payne, Alabama | Valley Head High School Valley Head, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #125 of 263 | – |
| National rank | #8845 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 741 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 38% |
| city | Fort Payne | Valley Head |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Payne Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Fort Payne Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •Fort Payne Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 70%).
- •Valley Head High School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.8).
- •Fort Payne Middle School is the larger school with 741 students compared with 517.
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 Fort Payne Middle School better than Valley Head High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fort Payne Middle School and Valley Head High School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Fort Payne and Valley Head in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Payne Middle School: 741. Valley Head High School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Payne Middle School and Valley Head High School rank in Alabama?
Fort Payne Middle School is 125th of 263 and Valley Head High School is unranked among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).