Walker County School District had 417 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 84.9% of the 491 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district decreased compared to the previous school year, when 451 students were prepared for college.
Across Walker County School District, Dora High School stood out, with almost 90% of students set to graduate considered ready for college. Meanwhile, Oakman High School ranked last, with only 77.6% meeting the benchmark.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. 85.2% of white students were considered ready for college in the 2023-24 school year. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Walker County School District had an overall graduation rate of 89%.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 8th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Dora High School | 120 | 90% |
| Curry High School | 102 | 86.3% |
| Cordova High School | 128 | 79.7% |
| Oakman High School | 76 | 77.6% |
| Carbon Hill High School | 65 | * |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.