For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,001 students in Walker County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Walker County, AL are Bankhead Middle School, Valley Junior High School and Lupton Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Walker County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bankhead Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 School Rd
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7245
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7245
Grades: 5-8
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 579 students
Rank: #33.
Lupton Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 Prospect Rd
Nauvoo, AL 35578
(205) 384-5838
Nauvoo, AL 35578
(205) 384-5838
Grades: PK-8
| 444 students
Rank: #44.
Parrish Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Engle St
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-5061
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-5061
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #55.
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
283 Bulldog Blvd
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4101
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4101
Grades: PK-8
| 490 students
Rank: #66.
Jasper Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277
Grades: 7-8
| 435 students
Rank: #77.
Curry Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3441
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3441
Grades: 5-8
| 349 students
Rank: #88.
Sumiton Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
275 1st St N
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-2390
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-2390
Grades: 5-8
| 494 students
Rank: #99.
Oakman Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
142 School St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3611
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3611
Grades: PK-8
| 625 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Walker County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carbon Hill Start School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9558 Hwy 124
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4133
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4133
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1650 Gartman Cir
Goodsprings, AL 35560
(251) 221-1030
Goodsprings, AL 35560
(251) 221-1030
Grades: PK-8
| 99 students
2760 Highway 195
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 221-2001
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
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-1468
Grades: PK-11
| 4 students
35 Tornado Alley
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-7701
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-7701
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
324 Park Rd
Sipsey, AL 35584
(205) 648-5083
Sipsey, AL 35584
(205) 648-5083
Grades: PK-8
| 273 students
62 Townley School Rd
Townley, AL 35587
(205) 924-8424
Townley, AL 35587
(205) 924-8424
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
P O Box 157
Goodsprings, AL 35560
(205) 686-5580
Goodsprings, AL 35560
(205) 686-5580
Grades: K-8
| 116 students
1400 W 19th St
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-4311
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-4311
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Walker County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Walker County, AL include Bankhead Middle School, Valley Junior High School and Lupton Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Walker County?
10 public middle schools are located in Walker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County?
Walker County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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