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#1304 of 1,356 schools in AL

Claychalkville High School

High School · Jefferson County · Pinson, AL

A Jefferson County high school where students score 43 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6623 Roe Chandler Rd, Pinson, AL 35126

  • Math 4% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 13% proficient (2022)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-42.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation8.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$12,194
Chronic Absenteeism31.3%

Students at Claychalkville High School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency4%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
7%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
9%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
9%
2022
Math
4%
ELA
13%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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

55.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Claychalkville 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average506/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$81,690

Median home value

$189,100

Median rent

$1,257/mo

College educated

17.4%

Homeownership

89.4%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
8.4% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
10 boys'·12 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hewitttrussville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.89–122.2 mi1,597Compare →
Pinson Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.29–123.9 mi1,021Compare →
Southern Christian Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2private6–123.9 mi87Compare →
Fultondale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.37–12Not available683Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Jefferson County

Schools in district
57
Rank in district
#49 of 55
District spending per student
$12,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Claychalkville High School

Claychalkville High School is a public high school in Pinson, AL, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 1,388 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,304 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Claychalkville High School

What grades does Claychalkville High School serve?

Claychalkville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Claychalkville High School?

Claychalkville High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,388 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Claychalkville High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Claychalkville High School rank in AL?

Claychalkville High School ranks #1,304 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Claychalkville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Claychalkville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Claychalkville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Claychalkville High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Claychalkville High School a charter school?

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

Is Claychalkville High School a Title I school?

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

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

55.6% of students at Claychalkville 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,388
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.3%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 35126)
22,354
Area average commute
34.4 min
Area median age
37.2
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 35126; 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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