BANKHEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Bankhead Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Walker County school district, located in Cordova, AL with about 312 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Bankhead Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bankhead Middle School, located in Cordova, Alabama, is a public educational institution serving students in the Walker County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a structured academic environment designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school. The school is committed to fostering both intellectual growth and character development within the local Cordova community, serving as a hub for student engagement and academic programming.

The school’s digital presence highlights its role as a local educational resource, offering information on administrative policies, curriculum standards, and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a connection with the broader Walker County school system, Bankhead Middle School strives to integrate technology and traditional instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Its location on School Road positions it as a central pillar of the community, dedicated to equipping students with the foundational skills necessary for future success in both academics and citizenship.

For more information, contact Bankhead Middle School at (205) 483-7245 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.