Parrish High School (Closed 2015)
Parrish High School served 238 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 38%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 42%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 238 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 6-9% | 38% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 30-34% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | 14% | 33% |
| White | 81% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate (12-13) | 70-79% | 81% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walker County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Parrish High School is Cordova High School (5.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bankhead Middle School (5.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Parrish Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Parrish Parrish Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 217 students10
0.9 miles
95 Engle St
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-5061 0.9 PK-6 217 - Cordova Bankhead Middle School Math: 49% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 312 students10
5.4 miles
110 School Rd
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7245 5.4 5-8 312 - Cordova Cordova High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 449 students10
5.4 miles
183 School Road
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7404 5.4 9-12 449 - Cordova Cordova Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 392 students10
5.7 miles
35 North St
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7666 5.7 PK-4 392 - Oakman Oakman High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 392 students10
7.0 miles
10699 Main St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3381 7 9-12 392
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