Is Oakman High School a good school?

Oakman High School ranks 147 th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Oakman High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 306 students attended Oakman High School.

What is the racial makeup of Oakman High School?

Students at Oakman High School are 92% White, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Oakman High School?

Oakman High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Oakman Middle School

Oakman High School

Summary:

Oakman High School is a public high school in Oakman, Alabama, serving 305 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Walker County School District, which is ranked 56 out of 137 districts in the state.

Oakman High School's academic performance, as measured by the Summative Assessment, is generally below the state and county averages across subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 13.75% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.12%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students generally outperforming female students. Additionally, the school's performance for African American students is particularly low, ranking 218 out of 228 Alabama high schools in 2020-2021. Oakman High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.06% to 64.26% over the past three school years, suggesting a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Oakman High School is part of the same school district as Dora High School, Curry High School, Carbon Hill High School, and Cordova High School, its academic performance is generally lower than these nearby schools, particularly in Mathematics and Science. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past several years, from 142 out of 353 Alabama high schools in 2016-2017 to 147 out of 378 in 2023-2024, suggesting a need for improvement in the school's academic programs and outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

10699 Main St
Oakman, AL 35579

(205) 622-3381

District: Walker County

SchoolDigger Rank:
147^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,540

Feeder schools for Oakman High School:

Elementary:

Oakman Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 306

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

African American:

4.6%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oakman High School ranks better than 61.1% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Walker County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.54. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Oakman High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Oakman High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Walker County School District. Racial makeup is: White (91.8%), African American (4.6%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakman High School is 16.5, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Walker County School District! (See more...)

Compare Oakman High School employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakman High School is $10,540, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 high schools in the Walker County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oakman High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakman High School 147^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Oakman High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Walker County:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker County 56^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oakman High School

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Rank History for all students at Oakman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	72.03	65^th	357	81.8%
2005	70.81	74^th	359	79.4%
2006	74.14	45^th	357	87.4%
2007	79.97	31^st	358	91.3%
2008	65.37	105^th	359	70.8%
2009	72.06	60^th	357	83.2%
2010	63.93	125^th	358	65.1%
2011	73.43	59^th	360	83.6%
2012	59.96	150^th	358	58.1%
2013	65.75	78^th	358	78.2%
2014	45.83	191^st	358	46.6%
2015	27.36	262^nd	353	25.8%
2016	29.49	252^nd	351	28.2%
2017	53.03	142^nd	353	59.8%
2018	45.68	189^th	356	46.9%
2019	40.68	224^th	366	38.8%
2021	17.69	307^th	371	17.3%
2022	27.81	272^nd	367	25.9%
2023	33.29	240^th	371	35.3%
2024	55.54	147^th	378	61.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Oakman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.52	83^rd	196	57.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	61.11	85^th	315	73.0%
2018	65.05	102^nd	349	70.8%
2019	56.45	149^th	358	58.4%
2021	20.88	299^th	361	17.2%
2022	46.42	174^th	361	51.8%
2023	37.74	204^th	349	41.5%
2024	48.46	165^th	375	56.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Oakman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	37.63	207^th	343	39.7%
2018	24.80	265^th	347	23.6%
2019	46.36	202^nd	354	42.9%
2021	34.97	233^rd	359	35.1%
2022	26.61	274^th	367	25.3%
2023	31.02	239^th	358	33.2%
2024	40.28	208^th	366	43.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Oakman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	64.88	91^st	339	73.2%
2018	65.28	111^th	350	68.3%
2019	36.30	221^st	357	38.1%
2021	9.43	356^th	366	2.7%
2022	30.08	254^th	366	30.6%
2023	38.22	209^th	358	41.6%
2024	70.25	85^th	368	76.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Oakman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	49.30	72^nd	189	61.9%
2021	16.98	218^th	228	4.4%

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Rank History for White students at Oakman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	33.74	145^th	230	37.0%
2018	25.33	228^th	300	24.0%
2019	24.26	251^st	313	19.8%
2021	10.85	303^rd	319	5.0%
2022	17.47	291^st	326	10.7%
2023	20.81	256^th	317	19.2%
2024	36.84	191^st	325	41.2%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oakman High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	349	349
1989	325	15	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1990	313	15	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
1991	349	17	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	366
1992	306	24	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1993	324	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
1994	314	28	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
1995	337	27	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
1996	337	27	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
1997	324	26	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
1998	319	21	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
1999	326	23	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
2000	330	28	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
2001	351	24	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
2002	340	25	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
2003	340	25	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
2004	365	19	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
2005	372	23	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
2006	359	23	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
2007	350	20	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	372
2008	353	20	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
2009	353	19	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	377
2010	352	17	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	372
2011	336	15	0	0	1	0	0	0	352
2012	243	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	250
2013	258	10	0	0	0	0	1	0	269
2014	279	13	0	0	0	0	1	0	293
2015	376	16	0	0	0	0	9	0	401
2016	376	28	0	2	0	0	0	0	406
2017	361	31	0	2	0	0	0	0	394
2018	352	34	0	6	0	0	0	0	392
2019	340	37	0	7	0	0	2	0	386
2020	323	31	0	7	2	0	4	0	367
2021	302	29	0	7	1	0	6	0	345
2022	296	21	0	4	1	0	8	0	330
2023	277	14	0	8	0	0	6	0	305
2024	281	14	0	5	0	0	6	0	306

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oakman High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	349	14.0	24.9	0
1989	340	16.0	21.2	n/a
1990	329	16.0	20.5	0
1991	366	15.0	24.4	n/a
1992	330	15.0	22.0	n/a
1993	351	16.0	21.9	n/a
1994	343	18.2	18.8	n/a
1995	367	20.6	17.8	n/a
1996	367	20.6	17.8	n/a
1997	352	20.6	17.1	26.1
1998	342	20.4	16.8	28.4
1999	352	21.2	16.6	35.5
2000	359	22.5	16.0	39
2001	379	22.0	17.2	32.7
2002	365	21.0	17.4	44.7
2003	365	21.0	17.4	44.7
2004	385	22.4	17.2	43.1
2005	395	24.5	16.1	42
2006	384	23.0	16.7	40.4
2007	372	21.3	17.5	42.7
2008	376	24.0	15.7	45.5
2009	377	22.8	16.4	44.3
2010	372	21.2	17.4	48.4
2011	352	25.2	13.9	51.7
2012	250	19.7	12.6	51.6
2013	269	17.5	15.3	55.4
2014	293	17.2	16.9	55.3
2015	401	22.0	18.2	62.1
2016	406	25.0	16.2	59.1
2017	394	22.6	17.4	58.4
2018	392	23.6	16.6	51.8
2019	386	22.6	17.0	52.6
2020	367	24.0	15.2	52.3
2021	345	19.0	18.1	46.1
2022	330	17.0	19.4	46.1
2023	305	17.5	17.4	64.3
2024	306	18.5	16.5	64.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oakman High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	349	14.0	24.9	0
1989	340	16.0	21.2	n/a
1990	329	16.0	20.5	0
1991	366	15.0	24.4	n/a
1992	330	15.0	22.0	n/a
1993	351	16.0	21.9	n/a
1994	343	18.2	18.8	n/a
1995	367	20.6	17.8	n/a
1996	367	20.6	17.8	n/a
1997	352	20.6	17.1	26.1
1998	342	20.4	16.8	28.4
1999	352	21.2	16.6	35.5
2000	359	22.5	16.0	39
2001	379	22.0	17.2	32.7
2002	365	21.0	17.4	44.7
2003	365	21.0	17.4	44.7
2004	385	22.4	17.2	43.1
2005	395	24.5	16.1	42
2006	384	23.0	16.7	40.4
2007	372	21.3	17.5	42.7
2008	376	24.0	15.7	45.5
2009	377	22.8	16.4	44.3
2010	372	21.2	17.4	48.4
2011	352	25.2	13.9	51.7
2012	250	19.7	12.6	51.6
2013	269	17.5	15.3	55.4
2014	293	17.2	16.9	55.3
2015	401	22.0	18.2	62.1
2016	406	25.0	16.2	59.1
2017	394	22.6	17.4	58.4
2018	392	23.6	16.6	51.8
2019	386	22.6	17.0	52.6
2020	367	24.0	15.2	52.3
2021	345	19.0	18.1	46.1
2022	330	17.0	19.4	46.1
2023	305	17.5	17.4	64.3
2024	306	18.5	16.5	64.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oakman High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,014 (9.6%)	$9,522 (90.3%)	$10,540

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakman High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 224^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 240^th of 371 High schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Oakman High School)	32.2	8.7	23.5%
End of Course Mathematics (Walker County)	30.7	9.4	21.3%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Oakman High School)	39.1	18.8	20.2%
End of Course Science (Walker County)	37.4	22.4	15.1%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	386	305	21%
African American	37	14	62.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	8	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	340	277	18.5%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.6%	64.3%	11.7%

Schools Near Oakman High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oakman High School	Public	9-12	10699 Main St	Oakman	35579	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(205) 622-3381	306	19	16.5	64.1%	281 (91.8%)	14 (4.6%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	55.5	147^th of 378 public high schools	61.1%		33.3	240^th of 371 public high schools	35.3%	93			13.8		33.8			29.5	$10,540	$1,014	$9,522
Walker County Center Of Technology	Public	10-12	1100 Viking Drive	Jasper	35501	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(205) 387-0561	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jasper High School	Public	9-12	1501 Viking Drive	Jasper	35501	Walker County	Jasper City	No	No	No	No	(205) 221-9277	829	54	15.3	52.6%	540 (65.1%)	131 (15.8%)	134 (16.2%)	12 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.3%)	81.7	52^nd of 378 public high schools	86.2%		76.6	73^rd of 371 public high schools	80.3%	21			21.6		54.1			42.1	$12,720	$1,732	$10,988
Cordova High School	Public	9-12	183 School Road	Cordova	35550	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(205) 483-7404	462	26	18.1	64.3%	388 (84.0%)	23 (5.0%)	33 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	46.1	194^th of 378 public high schools	48.7%		27.8	268^th of 371 public high schools	27.8%	74			11.0		22.9			32.7	$9,922	$815	$9,104
Berry High School	Public	7-12	18242 Highway 18 E	Berry	35546	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 689-4467	217	14	15.5	64.5%	184 (84.8%)	11 (5.1%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.4%)	48.1	181^st of 378 public high schools	52.1%		31.8	248^th of 371 public high schools	33.2%	67	20.6	29.0	7.1	42.1	35.7	52.9	55.3	25.0	$11,769	$1,921	$9,847
Carbon Hill High School	Public	9-12	217 Bulldog Boulevard	Carbon Hill	35549	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(205) 924-8821	351	18	19.5	65.8%	327 (93.2%)	10 (2.8%)	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.8	274^th of 378 public high schools	27.5%		25.7	279^th of 371 public high schools	24.8%	5			6.7		16.7			20.2	$10,394	$250	$10,142
Dora High School	Public	9-12	330 Glenn C Gant Cir	Dora	35062	Jefferson County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(205) 648-6863	462	25	18.4	70.3%	387 (83.8%)	55 (11.9%)	13 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	32.5	254^th of 378 public high schools	32.8%		24.2	286^th of 371 public high schools	22.9%	32			8.3		24.1			18.1	$9,590	$792	$8,795
Curry High School	Public	9-12	155 Yellow Jacket Dr	Jasper	35503	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(205) 384-3887	383	20	19.6	57.2%	366 (95.6%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	67.1	96^th of 378 public high schools	74.6%		27.2	270^th of 371 public high schools	27.2%	174			14.7		39.0			39.5	$10,592	$799	$9,790

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Schools Near Oakman High School