- Sumiton Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Valley Junior High School (581:1 vs. 550:1).
- Valley Junior High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Sumiton Elementary School (171 vs. 144).
- Valley Junior High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Sumiton Elementary School (9 vs. 5).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Valley Junior High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Sumiton Elementary School (171 vs. 144).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Valley Junior High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Sumiton Elementary School (6 vs. 5).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Valley Junior High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Sumiton Elementary School (9 vs. 5).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Sumiton Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Valley Junior High School (581:1 vs. 550:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Valley Junior High School
$12,690.18
Sumiton Elementary School
$12,690.18
Local revenue share
Valley Junior High School
24.9%
Sumiton Elementary School
24.9%
State revenue share
Valley Junior High School
58.7%
Sumiton Elementary School
58.7%
Federal revenue share
Valley Junior High School
16.5%
Sumiton Elementary School
16.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Valley Junior High School
23.7%
Sumiton Elementary School
23.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Walker County
$54,509
Walker County
$54,509
Poverty rate
Walker County
18%
Walker County
18%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Walker County
16%
Walker County
16%
Unemployment rate
Walker County
3.1%
Walker County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.