Valley High School or Valley School is a 1A public high school located west of Turkey, Texas. It is part of the Turkey-Quitaque Independent School District that covers eastern Briscoe County and western Hall County. The school was formed by the consolidation of Turkey and Quitaque high schools in 1972.
Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Valley School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Turkey, TX, encompassing approximately 448.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 21.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Valley School's student population of 180 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Valley School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1616 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
31%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
65%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Patriot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley School's ranking?
Valley School is ranked #1616 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley School?
The graduation rate of Valley School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Valley School?
180 students attend Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Valley School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley School?
Valley School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Valley School offer ?
Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Valley School part of?
Valley School is part of Turkey-Quitaque Independent School District.
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