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#1130 of 1,356 schools in AL

Beulah High School

High School · Lee County · Valley, AL

A Lee County high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4848 Lee Road 270, Valley, AL 36854

  • Math 13% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness3.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation9.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$12,566
Chronic Absenteeism40.6%

Students at Beulah High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
28%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Beulah High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,218/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,385

Median home value

$146,300

Median rent

$1,021/mo

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

68.8%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
9.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Lee County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Beauregard High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–12Not available558Compare →
Loachapoka High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.07–12Not available270Compare →
Smith Station Freshman CenterEnrollment path unverified4.59Not available464Compare →
Smiths Station High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.910–12Not available1,222Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lee County

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#12 of 14
District spending per student
$12,566NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beulah High School is listed in Lee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beulah High School

Beulah High School is a public high school in Valley, AL, part of Lee County, serving approximately 505 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,130 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beulah High School

What grades does Beulah High School serve?

Beulah High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Beulah High School?

Beulah High School has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beulah High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Beulah High School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beulah High School rank in AL?

Beulah High School ranks #1,130 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Beulah High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Beulah High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Beulah High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beulah High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Beulah High School a charter school?

No, Beulah High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beulah High School a Title I school?

No, Beulah High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beulah High School?

69.5% of students at Beulah High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
505
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.6%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 36854)
15,913
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
36.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36854; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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