Parrish High School (Closed 2018)
- 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 18:1.
- Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 238 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | 15% | 33% |
| White | 82% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | 70-79% | 81% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Parrish Parrish Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 217 students
0.9 miles
95 Engle St
Parrish, AL 35580
(205)686-5061 0.9 PK-6 217 - Cordova Bankhead Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 312 students
5.4 miles
110 School Rd
Cordova, AL 35550
(205)483-7245 5.4 5-8 312 - Cordova Cordova High School Grades: 9-12 | 449 students
5.4 miles
183 School Road
Cordova, AL 35550
(205)483-7404 5.4 9-12 449 - Cordova Cordova Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 392 students
5.7 miles
35 North St
Cordova, AL 35550
(205)483-7666 5.7 PK-4 392 - Oakman Oakman High School Grades: 9-12 | 392 students
7.0 miles
10699 Main St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205)622-3381 7.0 9-12 392
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