For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,001 students in Walker County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Walker County, AL are Lupton Junior High School, Bankhead Middle School and Parrish Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Walker County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lupton Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 Prospect Rd
Nauvoo, AL 35578
(205) 384-5838
Nauvoo, AL 35578
(205) 384-5838
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Bankhead Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 School Rd
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7245
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7245
Gr: 5-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Parrish Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Engle St
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-5061
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-5061
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Valley Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 Valley School Rd
Jasper, AL 35504
(205) 483-9381
Jasper, AL 35504
(205) 483-9381
Gr: PK-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Jasper Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277
Gr: 7-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Curry Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3441
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3441
Gr: 5-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
283 Bulldog Blvd
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4101
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
142 School St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3611
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3611
Gr: PK-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Sumiton Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
275 1st St N
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-2390
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-2390
Gr: 5-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Gr: K-12
Walker County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12
1650 Gartman Cir
Goodsprings, AL 35560
(251) 221-1030
Goodsprings, AL 35560
(251) 221-1030
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
North Highland School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
907 12th Ave Sw
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-1468
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-1468
Gr: PK-11 | 4 students
35 Tornado Alley
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-7701
Parrish, AL 35580
(205) 686-7701
Gr: 7-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
324 Park Rd
Sipsey, AL 35584
(205) 648-5083
Sipsey, AL 35584
(205) 648-5083
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
P O Box 157
Goodsprings, AL 35560
(205) 686-5580
Goodsprings, AL 35560
(205) 686-5580
Gr: K-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1400 W 19th St
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-4311
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-4311
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Walker County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Walker County, AL include Lupton Junior High School, Bankhead Middle School and Parrish Elementarymiddle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Walker County?
10 public middle schools are located in Walker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County?
Walker County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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