Mellow Valley High School in Cragford, AL was closed in 2004 and previously served grades K–12 with an enrollment of 397 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 before closure.
The school qualified as a Title I institution and had approximately 51% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a significant portion of socioeconomically disadvantaged students.
Math proficiency ranged from a high of 90% in 2013 to a decline to 35% by 2023, remaining higher than the state average of 30% in 2023 but showing a downward trend over the decade.
Reading proficiency declined from 91% in 2013 to 52% in 2022, with more recent rates slightly higher than the state average of 47%, showing overall weaker performance compared to earlier years.
Science proficiency was recorded at 35% in 2022, approximately equal to the state average of 38%, reflecting relatively stable performance near state levels before closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
397 students
Showing 1995–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 1995–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
1%
31%
White
96%
50%
Showing 1995–2025. View full 37-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mellow Valley High School?
397 students attend Mellow Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mellow Valley High School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mellow Valley High School?
Mellow Valley High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mellow Valley High School offer ?
Mellow Valley High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mellow Valley High School part of?
Mellow Valley High School is part of Clay County School District.
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