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Curry Middle School

115 Yellow Jacket Dr, Jasper, AL 35503 · (205) 384-3441 · Walker County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL353 STUDENTS
Enrollment
353
Middle
DISTRICT 344 · STATE 508
Student : Teacher
18.1:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.7:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
195 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5
90
Grade 6
78
Grade 7
85
Grade 8
100
Student demographics
White
92%
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 50%
Hispanic
2%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 12%
Black
3%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 31%
Two+
3%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 4%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
50%
Female
50%

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Test scores

ACAP 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
59.1%
AL avg 52.7%
Math
23.1%
AL avg 31.8%
Source: ACAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
41.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
43.8%
based on AL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-2.7pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
353
+7 (+2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.1:1
was 24.7:1
% White
92%
was 98%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
3%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Curry Middle School

Located at 115 Yellow Jacket Dr, in Jasper, Alabama, Curry Middle School is an intimate intermediate school that caters to 353 students (grades 5 through 8), part of Walker County. Enrollment runs roughly 31% leaner than the state mean of about 508.

Curry Middle School is one of 17 schools operated by Walker County, a district that teaches 7,091 students overall.

On demographics, Curry Middle School reports that 92% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority; the rest consists of 3% multiracial, 3% Black, 2% Hispanic.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 18.1:1. That tracks the state average closely. Roughly 55% of students at Curry Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Curry Middle School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 43.8%; this one delivers 41.2%.

Across the wider county, Walker County reports that the typical household earns roughly $56,509 per year, about 17% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Walker County runs 24 public schools (combined enrollment of about 10,041 students), of which Curry Middle School is one.

The closest other public school is Curry Elementary School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Curry Middle School at 2nd of 8; the average score across the group is 37.3%.

Curry Middle School operates from a low-density location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Curry Middle School's enrollment has stayed largely flat since 2018, when it stood at 346 (now 353). The White share of enrollment contracted from 98% to 92% over that span. Class-load math has narrowed: from 24.7:1 in 2018 to 18.1:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Walker County at a glance

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Population
64,841
Census ACS
Median income
$56,509
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
10,041 students

Quick facts

School name
Curry Middle School
District
Walker County
Address
115 Yellow Jacket Dr, Jasper, AL 35503
Phone
(205) 384-3441
County
Walker County
Level
Middle
Grade range
05–08
Total enrollment
353
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
195 (55%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
010345001703
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Curry Middle School
What is the total enrollment at Curry Middle School?
Curry Middle School enrolls approximately 353 students in grades 05-08.
What age range does Curry Middle School serve?
Curry Middle School serves students from grade 05 through grade 08.
How many teachers does Curry Middle School have?
Curry Middle School employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Curry Middle School?
At Curry Middle School, the student body is approximately 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 3% Black, 3% Two or more.
Is Curry Middle School public or private?
Curry Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Walker County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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