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Best Walker County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,331 students in Walker County, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Walker County, AL are Jasper High School, Cordova High School and Curry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Walker County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carbon Hill High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Walker County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
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 high schools in Walker County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Walker County, AL include Jasper High School, Cordova High School and Curry High School.
How many public high schools are located in Walker County?
7 public high schools are located in Walker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County?
Walker County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Walker County are often viewed compared to one another?

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