Very Good
#527 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 39% in state
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School
Elementary School · Walker County · Carbon Hill, AL
A Walker County elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
283 Bulldog Blvd, Carbon Hill, AL 35549
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 89% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 67 points since 2020, reaching 89% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average348/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carbon Hill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,429
Median home value
$58,100
Median rent
$433/mo
College educated
6.9%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
27.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35549; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Walker County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 366 | Compare → |
| Curry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–4 | Not available | 542 | Compare → |
| Parrish Elementarymiddle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–8 | Not available | 308 | Compare → |
| Sumiton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 708 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Walker County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #5 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School is listed in Walker County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School is a public elementary school in Carbon Hill, AL, part of Walker County, serving approximately 490 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #527 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School
What grades does Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School serve?
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School?
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School rank in AL?
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School ranks #527 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School a charter school?
No, Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School a Title I school?
No, Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School?
70.8% of students at Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Walker County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (205) 924-4101
- Area population (ZIP 35549)
- 3,018
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35549; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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