Paint Rock Valley High School, a Title I schoolwide school in Princeton, Alabama, closed in 2023 after serving grades K–12 with 74 students and a student–teacher ratio of 25:1 in its final year.
The school's state ranking declined notably from #713 in 2013 to #1151 in 2018 before closure, reflecting weaker overall performance trends over the decade.
Math proficiency was 35% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 62%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency measured 45% in 2022, exceeding the state average of 38%, with graduation rates fluctuating but generally close to or below state and district averages in recent years.
Enrollment decreased from 163 students in 1999 to 74 in 2023, and free lunch eligibility rose to 57%, indicating increasing socioeconomic need within the school community over time.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
97%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jackson County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paint Rock Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Paint Rock Valley High School is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Paint Rock Valley High School?
74 students attend Paint Rock Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Paint Rock Valley High School students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paint Rock Valley High School?
Paint Rock Valley High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paint Rock Valley High School offer ?
Paint Rock Valley High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Paint Rock Valley High School part of?
Paint Rock Valley High School is part of Jackson County School District.
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