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Walker County

Alabama · Public School District
18
Schools
7,188
Students
$13,534
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
67.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+15pp vs nat'l
94.9%
Graduation Rate
+8.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Walker County is a public school district in Alabama serving 7,188 students across 18 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,534 is near the national average for a US public school district. 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (18)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bankhead Middle School05–08301
Curry Middle School05–08359
Sumiton Middle School05–08452
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carbon Hill High School09–12359
Cordova High School09–12467
Curry High School09–12368
Dora High School09–12472
Oakman High School09–12305
Walker County Center Of Technology10–120
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Walker County Schools 180 ProgramKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,534Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
24%
State
57.8%
Local (property tax)
24.5%
Federal
17.8%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
7,188
Students
67%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.9%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.9% graduation rate — 8.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Walker County?
Walker County has 18 public schools, serving a total of 7,188 students.
What is the graduation rate for Walker County?
The graduation rate is 94.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Walker County spend per student?
Walker County spends $13,534 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Walker County?
67% of students in Walker County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Walker County?
No, Walker County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Walker County serve?
Walker County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Walker County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Walker County is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.