Walker County is encompassed by a large, rural geographical area.
Approximately one-third of these students are enrolled in Walker County middle schools. Additionally, the number of households and special populations continues to increase as does welfare, incidence of teenage violence, crime, and the abuse of drugs. There has been a steady increase of teenage pregnancies. In comparison to metropolitan areas in Georgia, Walker County continues to lose ground in economic growth and development. The problem is exacerbated by the high number of individuals living at or below the poverty level.