Walker County School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 18 public schools in Walker County School District, serving 7,680 students.
- Public school in Walker County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alabama public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
- The top ranked public schools in Walker County School District are Cordova Elementary School, Valley Junior High School and Bankhead Middle School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 45% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Walker County School District |
| School District Website | http://www.walkercountyschools.com |
| School District Phone Number | (205)387-0555 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AL) |
| # of Schools | 18 Schools | 1,474 Schools |
| # of Students | 7,680 Students | 742,195 Students |
| # of Teachers | 438 Teachers | 42,154 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Walker County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 137 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 77% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 39% |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 88% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 10 Students | 6,934 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 7 Students | 10,786 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 206 Students | 58,766 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 455 Students | 243,597 Students |
| % Black Students | 6% | 33% |
| # of White Students | 6,914 Students | 404,645 Students |
| % White Students | 90% | 55% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 840 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 85 Students | 16,627 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 389 | 15,520 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 595 | 54,954 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 553 | 56,387 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 579 | 55,562 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 532 | 57,484 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 548 | 58,492 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 600 | 57,872 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 542 | 55,711 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 524 | 55,600 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 589 | 55,226 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 590 | 57,301 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 551 | 55,318 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 549 | 53,920 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 539 | 52,848 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,901 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,446. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,574 is higher than the state average of $10,415. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AL) |
| Total Revenue | $81 MM | $30 MM |
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| Spending | $86 MM | $30 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,901 | $10,446 |
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| Spending / Student | $10,574 | $10,415 |
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Walker County School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Bankhead Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 44%
Rank: Top 50%110 School Rd
Cordova, AL 35550
(205)483-7245
Grades: 5-8 | 312 students
- Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School Math: 40% | Reading: 31%
Rank: Bottom 50%283 Bulldog Blvd
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205)924-4101
Grades: PK-8 | 619 students
- Carbon Hill High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank: Bottom 50%217 Bulldog Boulevard
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205)924-8821
Grades: 9-12 | 383 students
- Cordova Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank: Top 10%35 North St
Cordova, AL 35550
(205)483-7666
Grades: PK-4 | 392 students
- Cordova High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%183 School Road
Cordova, AL 35550
(205)483-7404
Grades: 9-12 | 449 students
- Curry Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 39%
Rank: Top 50%85 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205)387-7845
Grades: PK-4 | 557 students
- Curry High School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank: Bottom 50%155 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205)384-3887
Grades: 9-12 | 486 students
- Curry Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 39%
Rank: Top 50%115 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205)384-3441
Grades: 5-8 | 346 students
- Dora High School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank: Bottom 50%330 Glenn C Gant Cir
Dora, AL 35062
(205)648-6863
Grades: 9-12 | 519 students
- Lupton Junior High School Math: 46% | Reading: 39%
Rank: Top 50%1110 Prospect Rd
Nauvoo, AL 35578
(205)384-5838
Grades: PK-8 | 463 students
- Oakman High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%10699 Main St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205)622-3381
Grades: 9-12 | 392 students
- Oakman Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 33%
Rank: Bottom 50%142 School St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205)622-3611
Grades: PK-8 | 709 students
- Parrish Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank: Bottom 50%95 Engle St
Parrish, AL 35580
(205)686-5061
Grades: PK-6 | 217 students
- Sumiton Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 31%
Rank: Bottom 50%71 1st Street North
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205)648-5656
Grades: PK-4 | 627 students
- Sumiton Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 37%
Rank: Top 50%275 1st St N
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205)648-2390
Grades: 5-8 | 592 students
- Valley Junior High School Math: 46% | Reading: 47%
Rank: Top 30%155 Valley School Rd
Jasper, AL 35504
(205)483-9381
Grades: PK-8 | 617 students
- Walker County Center Of Technology Vocational School1100 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205)387-0561
Grades: 10-12 | n/a students
- Walker County Schools 180 Program Alternative School1601 Highland Avenue
Jasper, AL 35501
(205)387-9984
Grades: K-12 | n/a students
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