Top 5 Best Walker County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,365 students in Walker County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Walker County, AL are Jasper High School, Curry High School and Carbon Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Walker County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Alabama average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carbon Hill High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 44% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Walker County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Walker County Schools 180 Program
Alternative School
1601 Highland Avenue
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-9984
Grades: K-12
| n/a 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 high schools in Walker County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Walker County, AL include Jasper High School, Curry High School and Carbon Hill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Walker County, AL?
7 public high schools are located in Walker County, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County, AL?
Walker County, AL public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 44% (majority Black).

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