Best Schools in Walker County, AL
Walker County, AL has 23 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 10,315 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Walker County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Walker County, AL
The top high schools in Walker County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jasper High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 814 Students
2. Cordova High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 467 Students
3. Dora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
4. Curry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 368 Students
5. Oakman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 305 Students
6. Carbon Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
Best Middle Schools in Walker County, AL
The top middle schools in Walker County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maddox Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper City • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 636 Students
2. Jasper Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 419 Students
3. Bankhead Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 301 Students
4. Curry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
5. Sumiton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 452 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Walker County, AL
The top elementary schools in Walker County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Memorial Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper City • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 375 Students
2. Lupton Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 430 Students
3. Cordova Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 351 Students
4. Sumiton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 714 Students
5. Valley Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 599 Students
6. Curry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 547 Students
7. Parrish Elementarymiddle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 324 Students
8. Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 492 Students
9. Oakman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 648 Students
10. T R Simmons Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper City • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 526 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Walker County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Walker County, AL has a total population of 65,342 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Walker County, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Walker County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Walker County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Walker County, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Walker County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Walker County, AL
How many schools are in Walker County, AL?
Walker County, AL has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 10,315 students in total.
How do schools in Walker County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Walker County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Walker County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Walker County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Walker County
7 places in Walker County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (2)
- Walker County (16 schools)
- Jasper City (5 schools)