91¹û¶³´«Ã½

Walker County School District

1710 Alabama Av
Jasper, AL 35501-4966
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,062 students in Walker County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Alabama.
Public Preschools in Walker County School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
18 Schools
647 Schools
# Students
7,146 Students
310,670 Students
# Teachers
415 Teachers
18,546 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Walker County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#82 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
30%
44%
47%
36%
38%
86%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
5%
30%
% White
87%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,649 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,610 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,649
$13,006
Spending / Student
$11,610
$12,220

Best Walker County School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cordova Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35 North St
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7666
Gr: PK-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Curry Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
85 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 387-7845
Gr: PK-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Lupton Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1110 Prospect Rd
Nauvoo, AL 35578
(205) 384-5838
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Parrish Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
95 Engle St
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-5061
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Valley Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
155 Valley School Rd
Jasper, AL 35504
(205) 483-9381
Gr: PK-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Sumiton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
71 1st Street North
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-5656
Gr: PK-4 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
283 Bulldog Blvd
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4101
Gr: PK-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Oakman Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
142 School St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3611
Gr: PK-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Recent Articles

Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators
Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators
Learn updated 2026 strategies for preventing suicide in schools, including warning signs, intervention plans, and school-wide mental health support.
The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)
The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)
Explore the impact of social media on students in 2026, including academic, mental health, and safety insights for parents and educators.
Building a Summer Reading Plan That Keeps Kids Engaged
Building a Summer Reading Plan That Keeps Kids Engaged
Learn how to build a summer reading plan that keeps kids engaged, motivated, and improving literacy skills throughout the break.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,146 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Quick Links