Elementary Schools in Walker County

Summary:

The Walker County school district in Alabama is home to 8 elementary schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The schools in this area show a mix of high-performing and lower-performing campuses, with Cordova Elementary School and Lupton Junior High School standing out as top performers in the district.

Cordova Elementary School consistently ranks among the best elementary schools in Alabama, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts strong test scores, particularly in English and Science, outperforming the Walker County and state averages. Similarly, Lupton Junior High School is a high-performing campus, ranking in the top 200 elementary schools in the state and earning 4-5 star ratings from SchoolDigger for its excellence in both math and English.

While some schools excel, the data reveals significant gaps in performance between the top and bottom schools, especially in math. This suggests opportunities for the district to learn from its highest-performing schools and implement best practices across all campuses. Additionally, the high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.72% to 72.73%, point to socioeconomic challenges facing many families in the district. Ensuring equitable access to resources and support for these students will be crucial for improving overall performance across Walker County.

District Detail

1710 Alabama Av
Jasper, AL 35501-4966

(205) 387-0555

SchoolDigger Rank:
66^th of 135 Alabama districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 7,091

Primary Schools: 8
Middle Schools: 4
High Schools: 6
Alternative Schools: 1

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2025)						Summative Assessment Science (2025)		Summative Assessment English (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carbon Hill ElementaryJunior High School	Public	PK, KG-8	283 Bulldog Blvd	Carbon Hill	35549	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 924-4101	475	24	19.7	58.7%	418 (88.0%)	12 (2.5%)	28 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	55.8	313^th of 680 public elementary schools	54.0%		48.2	365^th of 684 public elementary schools	46.6%	52	62.9	36.2	50.0	23.6	16.9	12.5	29.8	34.4	80.0	52.1	70.0	58.9	70.8	53.1	$9,552	$2,559	$6,990
Cordova Elementary School	Public	K-4	35 North St	Cordova	35550	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 483-7666	321	20	16.0	59.8%	278 (86.6%)	23 (7.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.3%)	71.1	189^th of 680 public elementary schools	72.2%		89.7	57^th of 684 public elementary schools	91.7%	132	39.3	58.0					56.0		77.1	72.0					$9,659	$2,156	$7,500
Curry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	85 Yellow Jacket Dr	Jasper	35503	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 387-7845	550	30	18.3	58.2%	504 (91.6%)	9 (1.6%)	17 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.3%)	47.4	367^th of 680 public elementary schools	46.0%		53	323^rd of 684 public elementary schools	52.8%	44	46.5	23.4					37.7		73.3	55.8					$9,492	$2,035	$7,454
Lupton Junior High School	Public	PK, KG-8	1110 Prospect Rd	Nauvoo	35578	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 384-5838	448	27	16.5	53.1%	421 (94.0%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	81.2	105^th of 680 public elementary schools	84.6%		70.4	186^th of 684 public elementary schools	72.8%	81	47.5	50.0	56.5	46.3	44.8	38.2	61.9	55.9	89.7	76.2	87.0	82.9	72.4	70.6	$10,874	$1,943	$8,928
Parrish ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	95 Engle St	Parrish	35580	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 686-5061	288	20	14.4	61.5%	231 (80.2%)	27 (9.4%)	19 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.5%)	54.8	318^th of 680 public elementary schools	53.2%		71.8	176^th of 684 public elementary schools	74.3%	142	50.0	35.3	50.0	20.0	9.1	10.7	44.1	32.1	60.7	70.6	77.3	48.0	66.7	57.1	$15,603	$3,787	$11,813
Valley Junior High School	Public	PK, KG-8	155 Valley School Rd	Jasper	35504	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 483-9381	602	32	18.8	55.0%	408 (67.8%)	14 (2.3%)	150 (24.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.3%)	63.3	244^th of 680 public elementary schools	64.1%		62.6	247^th of 684 public elementary schools	63.9%	3	52.7	55.3	30.6	26.5	16.7	19.2	68.1	31.9	72.7	80.9	65.3	53.1	65.0	48.9	$9,801	$2,237	$7,561
Sumiton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	71 1st Street North	Sumiton	35148	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 648-5656	720	47	15.3	62.9%	579 (80.4%)	73 (10.1%)	15 (2.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.7%)	57.4	299^th of 680 public elementary schools	56.0%		57.2	291^st of 684 public elementary schools	57.5%	8	46.2	40.7					56.5		66.4	55.6					$8,903	$1,628	$7,271
Oakman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	142 School Street	Oakman	35579	Walker County	Walker County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(205) 622-3790	356	20	18.2	55.9%	306 (86.0%)	20 (5.6%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.7%)								(n/a)

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Winston County	10.08 mi	10	57^th
Jasper City	13.21 mi	5
Fayette County	14.54 mi	6	77^th
Marion County	17.05 mi	10	48^th
Winfield City	17.72 mi	3	12^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.