For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,188 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 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (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
0.62
# American Indian Students
19 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
308 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
422 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
6%
32%
# White Students
6,219 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
87%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
209 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
374
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
645
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
618
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
498
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
511
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
509
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
496
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
525
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
529
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
512
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
516
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
533
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
470
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
452
50,179
# 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 $12,575 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,542 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Walker County School District?
Walker County School District manages 18 public schools serving 7,188 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, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 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 lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Walker County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,542 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 18 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 7,188 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
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
