Top 10 Best Walker County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 9,454 students in Walker County, AL (there are 3 private schools, serving 410 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Walker County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Walker County, AL are Memorial Park Elementary School, Cordova Elementary School and Maddox Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Walker County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial Park Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 10th Ave
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-6461
Grades: 2-3
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Cordova Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35 North St
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7666
Grades: PK-4
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Maddox Intermediate School
Math: 26% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Panther Trail
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-3230
Grades: 4-6
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
Parrish Elementarymiddle School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
95 Engle St
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-5061
Grades: PK-8
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Bankhead Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 School Rd
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7245
Grades: 5-8
| 320 students
Rank: #66.
Jasper Junior High School
Math: 17% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1501 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277
Grades: 7-8
| 423 students
Rank: #77.
T R Simmons Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 39%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1001 Viking Dr
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-2535
Grades: PK-1
| 453 students
Rank: #88.
Curry Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
85 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 387-7845
Grades: PK-4
| 546 students
Rank: #99.
Valley Junior High School
Math: 19% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
155 Valley School Rd
Jasper, AL 35504
(205) 483-9381
Grades: PK-8
| 577 students
Rank: #1010.
Lupton Junior High School
Math: 11% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1110 Prospect Rd
Nauvoo, AL 35578
(205) 384-5838
Grades: PK-8
| 416 students
Rank: #1111.
West Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4880 Freewill Dr
Quinton, AL 35130
(205) 379-5550
Grades: PK-6
| 99 students
Rank: #1212.
Jasper High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Rank: #1313.
Curry Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3441
Grades: 5-8
| 341 students
Rank: #1414.
Sumiton Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
71 1st Street North
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-5656
Grades: PK-4
| 665 students
Rank: #1515.
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School
Math: 13% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
283 Bulldog Blvd
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4101
Grades: PK-8
| 510 students
Rank: #1616.
Sumiton Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
275 1st St N
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-2390
Grades: 5-8
| 485 students
Rank: #1717.
Curry High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3887
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #1818.
Carbon Hill High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
217 Bulldog Boulevard
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-8821
Grades: 9-12
| 354 students
Rank: #1919.
Oakman Middle School
Math: 4% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
142 School St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3611
Grades: PK-8
| 647 students
Rank: #2020.
Cordova High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
183 School Road
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7404
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Rank: #2121.
Oakman High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10699 Main St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3381
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walker County Center Of Technology
Vocational School
1100 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-0561
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walker County Schools 180 Program
Alternative School
1601 Highland Avenue
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-9984
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Walker County, AL

Walker County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
9558 Hwy 124
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4133
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1650 Gartman Cir
Goodsprings, AL 35560
(251) 221-1030
Grades: PK-8
| 99 students
2760 Highway 195
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 221-2001
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
North Highland School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
907 12th Ave Sw
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-1468
Grades: PK-11
| 4 students
35 Tornado Alley
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-7701
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
324 Park Rd
Sipsey, AL 35584
(205) 648-5083
Grades: PK-8
| 273 students
62 Townley School Rd
Townley, AL 35587
(205) 924-8424
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
P O Box 157
Goodsprings, AL 35560
(205) 686-5580
Grades: K-8
| 116 students
1400 W 19th St
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-4311
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Walker County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Walker County, AL include Memorial Park Elementary School, Cordova Elementary School and Maddox Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Walker County, AL?
23 public schools are located in Walker County, AL.
What percentage of students in Walker County, AL go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Walker County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County, AL?
Walker County, AL public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).

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