For the 2025 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 16% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Walker County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
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 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Walker County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jasper High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277
Grades: 9-12
| 829 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cordova High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
183 School Road
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7404
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7404
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Curry High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3887
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3887
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
Carbon Hill High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
217 Bulldog Boulevard
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-8821
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-8821
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
Oakman High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10699 Main St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3381
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3381
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walker County Center Of Technology
Vocational School
1100 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-0561
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-0561
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Walker County Schools 180 Program
Alternative School
1601 Highland Avenue
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-9984
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-9984
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Walker County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carbon Hill Start School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9558 Hwy 124
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4133
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4133
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1650 Gartman Cir
Goodsprings, AL 35560
(251) 221-1030
Goodsprings, AL 35560
(251) 221-1030
Grades: PK-8
| 99 students
2760 Highway 195
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 221-2001
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 221-2001
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
North Highland School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
907 12th Ave Sw
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-1468
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-1468
Grades: PK-11
| 4 students
35 Tornado Alley
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-7701
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-7701
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
324 Park Rd
Sipsey, AL 35584
(205) 648-5083
Sipsey, AL 35584
(205) 648-5083
Grades: PK-8
| 273 students
62 Townley School Rd
Townley, AL 35587
(205) 924-8424
Townley, AL 35587
(205) 924-8424
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
P O Box 157
Goodsprings, AL 35560
(205) 686-5580
Goodsprings, AL 35560
(205) 686-5580
Grades: K-8
| 116 students
1400 W 19th St
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-4311
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-4311
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
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 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Walker County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Walker County include: Cordova High School vs. Curry High School, Jasper High School vs. Curry High School, Oakman High School vs. Curry High School
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