Top Rankings
Winfield City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,204 students in Winfield City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Winfield City School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
1,204 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winfield City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 145 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.9%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
5%
31%
% White
86%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,323 is higher than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,042 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$11,791 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$11,166 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,323
$15,699
Spending / Student
$16,042
$14,867
Best Winfield City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 County Highway 14
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-2305
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-2305
Gr: PK-4 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Winfield Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
481 Apple Ave
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6901
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6901
Gr: 5-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Winfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
232 Pirate Cove
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6900
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winfield City School District?
Winfield City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,204 students.
What is the rank of Winfield City School District?
Winfield City School District is ranked #16 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winfield City School District?
86% of Winfield City School District students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winfield City School District?
Winfield City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Winfield City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,042 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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