For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 7,091 students in Walker County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 25% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
7,091 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
403 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.7%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
86%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,361 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,593 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$104 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,361
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,593
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Walker County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cordova Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35 North St
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7666
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7666
Gr: K-4 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Curry Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 387-7845
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 387-7845
Gr: PK-4 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Lupton Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 Prospect Rd
Nauvoo, AL 35578
(205) 384-5838
Nauvoo, AL 35578
(205) 384-5838
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Bankhead Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 School Rd
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7245
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7245
Gr: 5-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Parrish Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Engle St
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-5061
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-5061
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Valley Junior High 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
Gr: PK-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Sumiton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
71 1st Street North
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-5656
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-5656
Gr: PK-4 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Curry Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3441
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3441
Gr: 5-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
283 Bulldog Blvd
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4101
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4101
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Oakman Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
142 School St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3611
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3611
Gr: 5-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Sumiton Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
275 1st St N
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-2390
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-2390
Gr: 5-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Cordova High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
183 School Road
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7404
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7404
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Curry High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3887
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3887
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Oakman High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10699 Main St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3381
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3381
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Carbon Hill High School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1616.
Dora High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 Glenn C Gant Cir
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 648-6863
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 648-6863
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
142 School Street
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3790
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3790
Gr: PK-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Walker County Center Of Technology
Vocational School
1100 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-0561
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-0561
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Walker County Schools 180 Program
Alternative School
1601 Highland Avenue
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-9984
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-9984
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walker County School District?
Walker County School District manages 19 public schools serving 7,091 students.
What is the rank of Walker County School District?
Walker County School District is ranked #79 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County School District?
86% of Walker County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Walker County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,593 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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