Walker County School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 18 top public schools in Walker County School District, serving 7,723 students.
- Public school in Walker County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus Alabama public schools average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus Alabama public schools average of 39%). Their average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
- The school with the highest math and reading proficiency is Cordova Elementary School, with 70-74% math proficiency and 50-54% reading proficiency. Read more about public school math/reading proficiency statistics in Alabama or national school math/reading proficiency statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black) , which is less than the Alabama public school average of 45%.
- 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 |
Walker County School District (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency | AL School Rank)
Location
Grades
Students - Cordova Bankhead Middle School Math: 48% / Reading: 44% | Top 50%110 School Rd
Cordova, AL 35550
(205)483-7245
Grades: 5-8 | 329 students
- Carbon Hill Carbon Hill Elem-jr High School Math: 40% / Reading: 31% | Bottom 50%283 Bulldog Blvd.
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205)924-4101
Grades: PK-8 | 600 students
- Carbon Hill Carbon Hill High School Math: ≤5% / Reading: 20-24% | Bottom 50%217 Bulldog Boulevard
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205)924-8821
Grades: 9-12 | 397 students
- Cordova Cordova Elementary School Math: 70-74% / Reading: 50-54% | Top 10%35 North St
Cordova, AL 35550
(205)483-7666
Grades: PK-4 | 379 students
- Cordova Cordova High School Math: 10-14% / Reading: 35-39% | Bottom 50%183 School Road
Cordova, AL 35550
(205)483-7404
Grades: 9-12 | 507 students
- Jasper Curry Elementary School Math: 46% / Reading: 39% | Top 50%85 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205)387-7845
Grades: PK-5 | 602 students
- Jasper Curry High School Math: 6-9% / Reading: 25-29% | Bottom 50%155 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205)384-3887
Grades: 9-12 | 480 students
- Jasper Curry Middle School Math: 42% / Reading: 39% | Top 50%115 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205)384-3441
Grades: 6-8 | 291 students
- Dora Dora High School Math: 6-9% / Reading: 30-34% | Bottom 50%330 Glenn C Gant Cir.
Dora, AL 35062
(205)648-6863
Grades: 9-12 | 499 students
- Nauvoo Lupton Junior High School Math: 46% / Reading: 39% | Top 50%1110 Prospect Rd
Nauvoo, AL 35578
(205)384-5838
Grades: PK-8 | 463 students
- Oakman Oakman Elementary School Math: 39% / Reading: 33% | Bottom 50%142 School St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205)622-3611
Grades: PK-8 | 707 students
- Oakman Oakman High School Math: 10-14% / Reading: 35-39% | Bottom 50%10699 Main St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205)622-3381
Grades: 9-12 | 394 students
- Parrish Parrish Elementary School Math: 40-44% / Reading: 30-34% | Bottom 50%95 Engel St
Parrish, AL 35580
(205)686-5061
Grades: PK-6 | 195 students
- Sumiton Sumiton Elementary Middle School Math: 38% / Reading: 37% | Top 50%275 1st St N
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205)648-2390
Grades: 5-8 | 591 students
- Sumiton Sumiton Elementary School Math: 45% / Reading: 31% | Bottom 50%71 1st Street North
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205)648-5656
Grades: PK-4 | 652 students
- Jasper Valley Junior High School Math: 46% / Reading: 47% | Top 30%155 Valley School Rd
Jasper, AL 35504
(205)483-9381
Grades: PK-8 | 637 students
- Jasper Walker Co Alternative School Alternative School1100 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205)483-7410
Grades: K-12 | n/a students
- Jasper Walker Co Center Of Technical Vocational School1100 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205)387-0561
Grades: 10-12 | n/a students
| 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AL) |
| # of Schools | 18 Schools | 1,530 Schools |
| # of Students | 7,723 Students | 744,845 Students |
| # of Teachers | 429 Teachers | 42,377 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 2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 77% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 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 | 11 Students | 6,998 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 11 Students | 10,712 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 191 Students | 55,311 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 465 Students | 245,636 Students |
| % Black Students | 6% | 33% |
| # of White Students | 6,961 Students | 409,208 Students |
| % White Students | 90% | 55% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 769 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 81 Students | 16,211 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 309 | 14,638 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 591 | 55,460 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 606 | 56,606 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 518 | 57,603 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 560 | 58,551 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 592 | 57,953 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 561 | 55,815 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 533 | 55,256 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 582 | 55,270 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 594 | 55,055 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 576 | 58,792 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 580 | 57,037 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 557 | 54,489 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 564 | 52,320 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,901 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,435. 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 $10,558. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 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 | $10,435 |
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| Spending / Student | $10,574 | $10,558 |
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