Serving 364 students in grades 9-12, Curry High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Curry High School serves the northeast part of Jasper, AL, covering an area of approximately 87.3 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.3 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 10 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Curry High School's student population of 364 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
School Rankings
Curry High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curry High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1038 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
31%
White
94%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Yellow and Black
School Mascot
Yellow Jackets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curry High School's ranking?
Curry High School is ranked #1038 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Curry High School often compared to?
Curry High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jasper High School, Cordova High School, Oakman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Curry High School?
The graduation rate of Curry High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Curry High School?
364 students attend Curry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Curry High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Curry High School?
Curry High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Curry High School offer ?
Curry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Curry High School part of?
Curry High School is part of Walker County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
children will have fun and learn at the same time.
5 10/10/2025
I wanted to give thanks to the vice princable of Curry highschool for helping my son, and I do think all of you are great
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