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Pleasant Valley High School

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Pleasant Valley High School ranks 167 th of 386 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

167^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 386 Alabama High Schools

Better than 57% of Alabama high schools

Summary

Pleasant Valley High School is a mid-sized public school in Jacksonville, AL, serving 393 students in grades 7 through 12 as part of the Calhoun County district.

Pleasant Valley’s standout strength is its middle grades. In the most recent testing, 7th graders posted a 50% proficiency rate in math—more than double the district and state averages—and 75% proficiency in English, well above peers. Eighth grade science also shines at 68% proficiency, beating both district and state averages. The school also boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate, surpassing the district (95.4%) and state (91.5%) averages, and chronic absenteeism has dropped to 8.1%, below both district and state levels. These are meaningful wins for families considering the school.

However, the picture is more complex in the upper grades. The school’s overall state ranking fell sharply from 87th to 166th in a single year, driven largely by a drop in 11th grade science (from 52% to 31% proficiency) and English scores. This decline stands in contrast to the middle school’s success, suggesting a possible transition challenge as students move into high school coursework. Compared to nearby Piedmont High School, which maintains consistent 5-star ratings and 59% 11th grade math proficiency, Pleasant Valley’s 24% proficiency in that subject highlights a gap. Yet Pleasant Valley’s 7th grade math performance far exceeds Jacksonville High School’s 14% proficiency, showing real strength where other local schools struggle. For parents, this school offers an exceptional middle school experience and strong graduation outcomes, but the upper grades may warrant a closer look at academic rigor and support.

393

Students ?

17.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,163

Per pupil spending ?

44.8%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

4141 Pleasant Valley Rd
Jacksonville, AL 36265-7828

(256) 741-6700

District: Calhoun County

Feeder schools for Pleasant Valley High School:

Elementary:

Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Two or more races:

1.8%

African American:

1.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 84th percentile in 2016 → 57th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alabama average (46% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Alabama average (92%)

✓Above the Alabama median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 27 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school46%

District avg40%

Alabama avg41%

Middle school

70^th of 449

Alabama public middle schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 20% (2016) to top 16% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

167^th of 386

Alabama public high schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 27 pts since 2016

From top 16% (2016) to top 43% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Alabama High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 8High Schools in the Calhoun County

61^st of 140Calhoun County among Alabama districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	78.1	70 of 449	84.4%	★★★★☆
2025	63.4	132 of 439	69.9%	★★★★☆
2024	64.2	130 of 442	70.6%	★★★★☆
2023	65.4	123 of 437	71.9%	★★★★☆
2022	72.0	85 of 432	80.3%	★★★★☆
2021	71.4	80 of 440	81.8%	★★★★☆
2019	81.0	63 of 437	85.6%	★★★★☆
2018	78.0	66 of 423	84.4%	★★★★☆
2017	69.0	97 of 432	77.5%	★★★★☆
2016	71.6	86 of 432	80.1%	★★★★☆
2015	68.0	89 of 430	79.3%	★★★★☆
2014	71.3	87 of 438	80.1%	★★★★☆
2013	80.5	39 of 436	91.1%	★★★★★
2012	80.5	49 of 436	88.8%	★★★★☆
2011	74.0	87 of 435	80.0%	★★★★☆
2010	64.2	149 of 435	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	74.6	74 of 425	82.6%	★★★★☆
2008	83.5	35 of 417	91.6%	★★★★★
2007	70.3	100 of 412	75.7%	★★★★☆
2006	75.7	64 of 409	84.4%	★★★★☆
2005	78.3	56 of 415	86.5%	★★★★☆
2004	81.3	44 of 407	89.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	85.5	47 of 427	89.0%	★★★★☆
2025	71.3	90 of 415	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	52.7	182 of 426	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.1	159 of 417	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.1	100 of 423	76.4%	★★★★☆
2021	77.0	55 of 415	86.7%	★★★★☆
2019	80.4	53 of 399	86.7%	★★★★☆
2018	77.4	63 of 392	83.9%	★★★★☆
2017	79.0	53 of 380	86.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	82.1	42 of 438	90.4%	★★★★★
2025	65.6	111 of 428	74.1%	★★★★☆
2024	68.7	95 of 437	78.3%	★★★★☆
2023	65.6	103 of 410	74.9%	★★★★☆
2022	55.3	164 of 421	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.9	106 of 415	74.5%	★★★★☆
2019	71.7	81 of 396	79.5%	★★★★☆
2018	71.2	91 of 396	77.0%	★★★★☆
2017	53.3	141 of 349	59.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	67.6	105 of 426	75.4%	★★★★☆
2025	54.9	164 of 422	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.4	93 of 428	78.3%	★★★★☆
2023	69.8	94 of 419	77.6%	★★★★☆
2022	71.5	88 of 427	79.4%	★★★★☆
2021	62.2	123 of 418	70.6%	★★★★☆
2019	79.4	50 of 399	87.5%	★★★★☆
2018	72.8	84 of 397	78.8%	★★★★☆
2017	51.5	173 of 380	54.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	35.8	174 of 269	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	52.5	101 of 271	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	33.7	181 of 256	29.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	61.9	103 of 359	71.3%	★★★★☆
2025	50.2	163 of 377	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.1	173 of 373	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.5	177 of 370	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.5	137 of 376	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.0	131 of 369	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.2	77 of 343	77.6%	★★★★☆
2018	55.3	122 of 331	63.1%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	52.6	167 of 386	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	73.6	87 of 374	76.7%	★★★★☆
2024	80.3	55 of 378	85.4%	★★★★☆
2023	88.0	44 of 371	88.1%	★★★★☆
2022	91.5	30 of 367	91.8%	★★★★★
2021	74.1	71 of 371	80.9%	★★★★☆
2019	68.5	107 of 366	70.8%	★★★★☆
2018	68.2	110 of 356	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	71.7	75 of 353	78.8%	★★★★☆
2016	76.0	57 of 351	83.8%	★★★★☆
2015	85.4	35 of 353	90.1%	★★★★★
2014	77.4	56 of 358	84.4%	★★★★☆
2013	73.2	30 of 358	91.6%	★★★★★
2012	79.6	32 of 358	91.1%	★★★★★
2011	79.2	34 of 360	90.6%	★★★★★
2010	75.7	53 of 358	85.2%	★★★★☆
2009	67.4	86 of 357	75.9%	★★★★☆
2008	85.1	16 of 359	95.5%	★★★★★
2007	79.3	38 of 358	89.4%	★★★★☆
2006	62.9	122 of 357	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	46.0	227 of 359	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	46.6	217 of 357	39.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	47.6	190 of 377	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	82.7	52 of 359	85.5%	★★★★☆
2024	81.2	52 of 366	85.8%	★★★★☆
2023	85.1	46 of 358	87.2%	★★★★☆
2022	82.6	48 of 367	86.9%	★★★★☆
2021	81.0	54 of 359	85.0%	★★★★☆
2019	64.8	123 of 354	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	80.8	57 of 347	83.6%	★★★★☆
2017	85.1	38 of 343	88.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	54.8	136 of 383	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.0	89 of 367	75.7%	★★★★☆
2024	66.8	99 of 375	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	97.0	8 of 349	97.7%	★★★★★
2022	82.2	43 of 361	88.1%	★★★★☆
2021	33.7	238 of 361	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.6	132 of 358	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	83.5	42 of 349	88.0%	★★★★☆
2017	80.1	34 of 315	89.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	55.7	149 of 380	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.5	133 of 363	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.9	87 of 368	76.4%	★★★★☆
2023	87.3	41 of 358	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	93.6	24 of 366	93.4%	★★★★★
2021	56.0	139 of 366	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.1	98 of 357	72.5%	★★★★☆
2018	55.7	159 of 350	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.0	124 of 339	63.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	29.1	226 of 320	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	57.9	124 of 325	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.5	94 of 325	71.1%	★★★★☆
2023	76.7	68 of 317	78.5%	★★★★☆
2022	80.8	51 of 326	84.4%	★★★★☆
2021	56.2	108 of 319	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.0	142 of 313	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.9	147 of 300	51.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)90th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)89th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)75th percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)71st percentile-13 vs school

Special Education (2026)35th percentile-49 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)64th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2026)61st percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)50th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)29th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Alabama (2025-2026) ?

English58%+7 vs state

Science49%+4 vs state

Mathematics32%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2026)				Summative Assessment Science (2026)		Summative Assessment English (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pleasant Valley High School	Public	7-12	4141 Pleasant Valley Rd	Jacksonville	36265	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-6700	393	23	17.0	44.8%	371 (94.4%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	52.6	167^th of 386 public high schools	56.7%		73.6	87^th of 374 public high schools	76.7%	80		50.0	22.7	24.2	68.2	30.7		75.0	66.7	31.1	$13,163	$1,472	$11,663
Calhoun County Career Technical Center	Public	10-12	1200 Church St SE	Jacksonville	36265	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-4600	0	13	.0	—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jacksonville High School	Public	7-12	1000 George Douthit Dr SW	Jacksonville	36265	Calhoun County	Jacksonville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 782-8800	756	48	15.9	44.4%	412 (54.5%)	202 (26.7%)	44 (5.8%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (12.2%)	80.6	58^th of 386 public high schools	85.0%		97.4	10^th of 374 public high schools	97.3%	48		14.2	24.8	31.9	47.9	44.8		70.0	56.2	49.1	$13,813	$1,728	$12,075
Alexandria High School	Public	9-12	353 Stadium Dr	Alexandria	36250	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-4400	480	28	17.2	46.5%	388 (80.8%)	57 (11.9%)	18 (3.8%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.3%)	73.7	84^th of 386 public high schools	78.2%		77.3	79^th of 374 public high schools	78.9%	5				28.1		43.9				42.0	$13,089	$1,508	$11,554
Glencoe High School	Public	9-12	803 Lonesome Bend Rd	Glencoe	35905	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	No	(256) 492-2250	300	17	17.7	37.7%	271 (90.3%)	8 (2.7%)	12 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	59	134^th of 386 public high schools	65.3%		51.8	170^th of 374 public high schools	54.5%	36				14.8		40.7				39.2	$15,781	$1,868	$13,911
Hokes Bluff High School	Public	9-12	1865 Appalachia Rd	Hokes Bluff	35903	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	No	(256) 492-1360	371	21	17.4	42.0%	334 (90.0%)	3 (0.8%)	14 (3.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.6%)	46.9	190^th of 386 public high schools	50.8%		66.4	106^th of 374 public high schools	71.7%	84				22.1		36.8				19.6	$13,814	$1,253	$12,470
Weaver High School	Public	7-12	917 Clairmont Dr	Weaver	36277	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-7201	468	28	16.5	54.3%	328 (70.1%)	96 (20.5%)	28 (6.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	9 (1.9%)	38.9	234^th of 386 public high schools	39.4%		54.6	157^th of 374 public high schools	58.0%	77		10.5	14.1	18.6	48.4	27.1		53.7	60.9	23.5	$13,173	$1,308	$11,837
Piedmont High School	Public	9-12	750 Tom Bible Mem Hwy	Piedmont	36272	Calhoun County	Piedmont City	No	No	No	No	(256) 447-2829	315	18	17.0	56.5%	238 (75.6%)	42 (13.3%)	10 (3.2%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.7%)	87.2	36^th of 386 public high schools	90.7%		91.3	28^th of 374 public high schools	92.5%	8				59.2		40.8				50.7	$13,911	$1,653	$12,245
White Plains High School	Public	9-12	250 White Plains Rd	Anniston	36207	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-7800	396	22	18.4	40.4%	314 (79.3%)	18 (4.5%)	58 (14.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	76.2	78^th of 386 public high schools	79.8%		78.3	72^nd of 374 public high schools	80.7%	6				21.7		47.8				56.2	$12,449	$1,264	$11,157
Anniston City Boot Camp School	Public	7-12	4804 McClellan Blvd	Anniston	36206	Calhoun County	Anniston City	No	No	No	No	(256) 231-5100				—															(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Valley High School

What is the racial makeup of Pleasant Valley High School?

Students at Pleasant Valley High School are 94% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Pleasant Valley High School in?

Calhoun County

How many students attend Pleasant Valley High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 393 students attended Pleasant Valley High School.

Is Pleasant Valley High School a good school?

Pleasant Valley High School ranks 167^th of 386 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Pleasant Valley High School?

Pleasant Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

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