Little Ridge Intermediate School vs Valley Head High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Ridge Intermediate School
Fort Payne · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
792 students
Valley Head High School
Valley Head · Public other · Grades PK–12
517 students
| Measure | Little Ridge Intermediate School Fort Payne, Alabama | Valley Head High School Valley Head, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #426 of 699 | – |
| National rank | #31148 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 792 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.1% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 33% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Fort Payne | Valley Head |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Ridge Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 70%).
- •Valley Head High School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.2).
- •Little Ridge Intermediate School is the larger school with 792 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 Little Ridge Intermediate 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 Little Ridge Intermediate School and Valley Head High School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Fort Payne and Valley Head in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Ridge Intermediate School: 792. Valley Head High School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Ridge Intermediate School and Valley Head High School rank in Alabama?
Little Ridge Intermediate School is 426th of 699 and Valley Head High School is unranked among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).