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Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School vs. Curry Elementary School

Should you attend Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School or Curry Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School
283 Bulldog Blvd
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Curry Elementary School
85 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Curry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior 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 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Curry Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-4
Total Students
490 students
542 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Curry Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Curry Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Curry Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Walker County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Curry Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Walker County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#649 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#238 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Curry Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
35-39%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Walker County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Curry Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Walker County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Walker County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Curry Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Walker County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Walker County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Curry Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Walker County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Curry Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
31
61
Kindergarten Students
62
104
Grade 1 Students
53
103
Grade 2 Students
49
96
Grade 3 Students
45
81
Grade 4 Students
33
97
Grade 5 Students
56
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Grade 6 Students
66
-
Grade 7 Students
41
-
Grade 8 Students
54
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Curry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Walker County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Walker County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Curry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Walker County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Walker County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Curry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Walker County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
88%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Walker County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Curry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Walker County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Walker County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Curry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Walker County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Walker County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Curry Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Walker County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Walker County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Curry Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Walker County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Walker County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Curry Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Walker County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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