For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,188 students in Walker County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Walker County School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
18 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
7,188 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
413 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Walker County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.62
# American Indian Students
19 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
308 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
422 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
6%
32%
# White Students
6,219 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
87%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
209 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
374
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
645
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
618
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
498
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
511
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
509
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
496
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
525
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
529
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
512
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
516
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
533
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
470
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
452
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,575 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,542 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,575
$12,892
Spending / Student
$11,542
$12,112
Best Walker County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cordova Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 North St
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7666
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7666
Grades: PK-4
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Curry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 387-7845
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 387-7845
Grades: PK-4
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Bankhead Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 School Rd
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7245
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7245
Grades: 5-8
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
Valley Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 Valley School Rd
Jasper, AL 35504
(205) 483-9381
Jasper, AL 35504
(205) 483-9381
Grades: PK-8
| 599 students
Rank: #55.
Lupton Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 Prospect Rd
Nauvoo, AL 35578
(205) 384-5838
Nauvoo, AL 35578
(205) 384-5838
Grades: PK-8
| 430 students
Rank: #66.
Parrish Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Engle St
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-5061
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-5061
Grades: PK-8
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
283 Bulldog Blvd
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4101
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4101
Grades: PK-8
| 492 students
Rank: #88.
Curry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3441
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3441
Grades: 5-8
| 359 students
Rank: #99.
Sumiton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
71 1st Street North
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-5656
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-5656
Grades: PK-4
| 714 students
Rank: #1010.
Sumiton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
275 1st St N
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-2390
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-2390
Grades: 5-8
| 452 students
Rank: #1111.
Oakman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
142 School St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3611
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3611
Grades: PK-8
| 648 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Cordova High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
183 School Road
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7404
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7404
Grades: 9-12
| 467 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Curry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3887
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3887
Grades: 9-12
| 368 students
Rank: #1414.
Carbon Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
217 Bulldog Boulevard
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-8821
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-8821
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Dora High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 Glenn C Gant Cir
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 648-6863
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 648-6863
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Oakman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10699 Main St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3381
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3381
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walker County Center Of Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1100 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-0561
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-0561
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Walker County Schools 180 Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1601 Highland Avenue
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-9984
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-9984
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walker County School District?
Walker County School District manages 18 public schools serving 7,188 students.
What is the rank of Walker County School District?
Walker County School District is ranked #88 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County School District?
87% of Walker County School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walker County School District?
Walker County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Walker County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,542 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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