For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,146 students in Walker County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Walker County School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.63
# American Indian Students
18 Students
5,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
11,019 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
345 Students
84,221 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
11%
# Black Students
369 Students
236,582 Students
% Black Students
5%
32%
# White Students
6,176 Students
381,631 Students
% White Students
87%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
830 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
226 Students
28,766 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
363
21,954
# Students in K Grade:
601
55,909
# Students in 1st Grade:
661
58,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
534
58,010
# Students in 3rd Grade:
488
55,176
# Students in 4th Grade:
498
54,250
# Students in 5th Grade:
506
54,192
# Students in 6th Grade:
498
55,046
# Students in 7th Grade:
517
55,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
516
56,574
# Students in 9th Grade:
509
60,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
499
58,300
# Students in 11th Grade:
507
54,455
# Students in 12th Grade:
449
50,269
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,649 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,910. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,610 is less than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Walker County School District?
Walker County School District manages 18 public schools serving 7,146 students.
What is the rank of Walker County School District?
Walker County School District is ranked #88 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County School District?
87% of Walker County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walker County School District?
Walker County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Walker County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,610 is less than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 18 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 7,146 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50% in AL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
