District Overview
Headquartered at 1710 Alabama Avenue in Jasper, Alabama, the Walker County school system operates as an active, traditional public district dedicated to serving its local communities. Situated within the greater Birmingham metropolitan region, the district encompasses an entirely rural geographic footprint while supporting a network of 19 operational school campuses. Walker County Schools provides a complete PK–12 educational continuum, guiding young learners from early pre-kindergarten initiatives through senior high school graduation within a unified, non-charter public system.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a total enrollment of 7,091 students. To support this student body, the district employs a workforce of approximately 1,701 full-time equivalent staff members, featuring over 800 dedicated classroom teachers, 82 instructional aides, and more than 815 specialized support personnel. This substantial educator presence maintains a favorable ratio of about nine students per teacher, fostering individualized learning environments across all grade levels. Families, students, and educational researchers can learn more about district programs and administrative services by reaching out directly or visiting their official website at walkercountyschools.com.
19
Total Schools
7,091
Total Students
803.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walker County
Demographic Student Count
White6,076
Hispanic366
Black377
Asian7
Two or More251
American Indian11
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    6,076 (85.7%)
  • Black
    377 (5.3%)
  • Hispanic
    366 (5.2%)
  • Two or More
    251 (3.5%)
  • American Indian
    11 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    7 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Walker County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary8
Middle4
High6
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:19
Students:7,091*
Teachers (FTE):803.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.8
Schools in Walker County
Found 19 Schools