23 public schools serving approximately 9,958 students, in a county of 64,841 residents.
Left bar is the racial makeup of Walker County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
How many K-12 schools serve Walker County?
There are 23 public K-12 schools in Walker County, Alabama, with a combined enrollment of about 9,958.
How many high schools are in Walker County?
Walker County, Alabama has 7 public high schools, along with 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Walker County?
Walker County is the largest school district in Walker County, serving approximately 7,188 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Walker County?
Walker County, Alabama has a population of approximately 64,841, with a median age of 41. About 22.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Walker County?
Median household income in Walker County is $56,509, above the Alabama average of $55,552. About 13.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Walker County?
Approximately 16.6% of adults 25 and older in Walker County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Walker County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 64.5% of students in Walker County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Alabama county average of 67.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Walker County schools?
Across Walker County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Walker County?
Walker County residents are approximately 87% White, 4% Hispanic, 6% Black, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Walker County is owner-occupied?
Walker County has about 30,366 housing units, of which roughly 76.1% are owner-occupied.
