Walker County School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,680 students in Walker County School District. Walker County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
The top ranked public schools in Walker County School District are Cordova Elementary School, Curry Elementary School and Parrish Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Walker County School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alabama public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 45% (majority Black).
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 | 1,473 Schools |
| # of Students | 7,680 Students | 740,870 Students |
| # of Teachers | 438 Teachers | 42,084 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Walker County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 138 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 81% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #90 out of 138 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 46% |
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Graduation Rate | 90% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 10 Students | 6,927 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 7 Students | 10,748 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 206 Students | 58,644 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 455 Students | 243,225 Students |
| % Black Students | 6% | 33% |
| # of White Students | 6,914 Students | 403,886 Students |
| % White Students | 90% | 55% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 837 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 85 Students | 16,603 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 | 54,877 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 553 | 56,316 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 579 | 55,468 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 532 | 57,386 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 548 | 58,396 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 600 | 57,777 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 542 | 55,487 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 524 | 55,345 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 589 | 54,934 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 590 | 57,297 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 551 | 55,313 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 549 | 53,914 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 539 | 52,840 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $10,229 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,763. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,711 is less than the state median of $10,762. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AL) |
| Total Revenue | $79 MM | $31 MM |
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| Spending | $82 MM | $31 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,229 | $10,763 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,711 | $10,762 |
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Walker County School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Cordova Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%35 North StRank:9/Top 20%10
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7666
Grades: PK-4 | 392 students
- Rank: #22.85 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 387-7845
Grades: PK-4 | 557 students
- Rank: #33.Parrish Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%95 Engle StRank:7/Top 50%10
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-5061
Grades: PK-6 | 217 students
- Rank: #44.155 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3887
Grades: 9-12 | 486 students
- Rank: #55.Sumiton Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 43%71 1st Street NorthRank:6/Top 50%10
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-5656
Grades: PK-4 | 627 students
- Rank: #66.Lupton Junior High School Math: 45% | Reading: 47%1110 Prospect RdRank:6/Top 50%10
Nauvoo, AL 35578
(205) 384-5838
Grades: PK-8 | 463 students
- Rank: #77.Carbon Hill High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%217 Bulldog BoulevardRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-8821
Grades: 9-12 | 383 students
- Rank: #88.155 Valley School Rd
Jasper, AL 35504
(205) 483-9381
Grades: PK-8 | 617 students
- Rank: #99.Curry Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 44%115 Yellow Jacket DrRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3441
Grades: 5-8 | 346 students
- Rank: #1010.Bankhead Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 42%110 School RdRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7245
Grades: 5-8 | 312 students
- Rank: #1111.Oakman High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%10699 Main StRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3381
Grades: 9-12 | 392 students
- Rank: #1212.Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School Math: 38% | Reading: 35%283 Bulldog BlvdRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4101
Grades: PK-8 | 619 students
- Rank: #1313.142 School St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3611
Grades: PK-8 | 709 students
- Rank: #1414.Cordova High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%183 School RoadRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7404
Grades: 9-12 | 449 students
- Rank: #1515.275 1st St N
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-2390
Grades: 5-8 | 592 students
- Rank: #1616.Dora High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%330 Glenn C Gant CirRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 648-6863
Grades: 9-12 | 519 students
- Rank: #17-1817.- 18.Walker County Center Of Technology Vocational School1100 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-0561
Grades: 10-12 | n/a student
- Rank: #17-1817.- 18.Walker County Schools 180 Program Alternative School1601 Highland Avenue
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-9984
Grades: K-12 | n/a student
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