Dora’s public schools score below 62% of Alabama districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Dora’s districts is 19%, below the Alabama average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving Dora, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Alabama, not nationally.
From Alabama state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Dora’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 257 Alabama towns with household incomes within a quarter of Dora’s, its schools beat 28%, lower than their 38% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 19% in math, against 47% and 27% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,876 per student, against $13,926 across Alabama (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 9 the district’s path is Dora High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Dora First Baptist Kindergarten (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Dora’s grade
C+: better than 38% of Alabama school districts. Both inputs trail the Alabama average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Dora, with each school’s own grade.
10th grade in Dora
Dora High School
Grades 9–12 · 476 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Dora
Dora High School
Grades 9–12 · 476 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Dora
Dora High School
Grades 9–12 · 476 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Dora’s public schools are run by Walker County School District, which also serves Carbon Hill, Cordova, Eldridge and Kansas and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Dora vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Dora’s borders.
Every school in Dora
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Alabama’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Dora’s schools
Are Dora’s schools good?
On Alabama’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Dora children attend score below 62% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 28%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Dora in?
Walker County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,091 students in 17 schools (2024–25).
Where do Dora kids go to high school?
Dora High School, with 476 students; its own test results earn a D.
What is Dora’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Walker County School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama.
How much does Dora spend per student?
$13,876 in Walker County School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Dora?
Yes: Dora First Baptist Kindergarten (religious, grades K, 17 students).
Parents talk
What Dora families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Dora → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Alabama. Stars are from neighbors.