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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Walker County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 9,662 students in Walker County, AL (there are 3 private schools, serving 410 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Walker County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Walker County, AL are Memorial Park Elementary School, Cordova Elementary School and Maddox Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Walker County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 10th Ave
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-6461
Gr: 2-3 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Cordova Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35 North St
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7666
Gr: K-4 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Maddox Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Panther Trail
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-3230
Gr: 4-6 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
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 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
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 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Bankhead Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 School Rd
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7245
Gr: 5-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
T R Simmons Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1001 Viking Dr
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-2535
Gr: PK-1 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
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 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
West Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4880 Freewill Dr
Quinton, AL 35130
(205) 379-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Jasper Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1501 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277
Gr: 7-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1313.
Curry Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
115 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3441
Gr: 5-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1515.
Oakman Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
142 School St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3611
Gr: 5-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1616.
Jasper High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Sumiton Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
275 1st St N
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-2390
Gr: 5-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Cordova High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
183 School Road
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7404
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Curry High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3887
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2020.
Oakman High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10699 Main St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3381
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2121.
Carbon Hill High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
217 Bulldog Boulevard
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-8821
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Oakman Elementary School
142 School Street
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3790
Gr: PK-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Walker County Center Of Technology
Vocational School
1100 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-0561
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Walker County Schools 180 Program
Alternative School
1601 Highland Avenue
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-9984
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Walker County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Walker County, AL include Memorial Park Elementary School, Cordova Elementary School and Maddox Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Walker County?
23 public schools are located in Walker County.
What percentage of students in Walker County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Walker County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County?
Walker County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Walker County are often viewed compared to one another?

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