Parrish High School (Closed 2017)
- 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 |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| 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% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 15% | 33% |
| White | 82% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.34 |
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| Graduation Rate | 70-79% | 81% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walker County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 195 students
0.9 miles
95 Engel St
Parrish, AL 35580
(205)686-5061 0.9 PK-6 195 - Cordova Bankhead Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 329 students
5.4 miles
110 School Rd
Cordova, AL 35550
(205)483-7245 5.4 5-8 329 - Cordova Cordova High School Grades: 9-12 | 507 students
5.4 miles
183 School Road
Cordova, AL 35550
(205)483-7404 5.4 9-12 507 - Cordova Cordova Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 379 students
5.7 miles
35 North St
Cordova, AL 35550
(205)483-7666 5.7 PK-4 379 - Oakman Oakman Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 707 students
7.0 miles
142 School St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205)622-3611 7.0 PK-8 707
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