Winfield City School District

481 Apple Ave
Winfield, AL 35594
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,221 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 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
1,221 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
42,637 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.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#16 out of 145 school districts
(Top 20%)
46%
30%
59%
47%
45%
38%
(21-22)
90-94%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
11%
% Black
5%
32%
% White
88%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,783 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,583 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,783
$13,006
Spending / Student
$12,583
$12,220

Best Winfield City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
601 County Highway 14
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-2305
Gr: PK-4 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Winfield Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
481 Apple Ave
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6901
Gr: 5-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Winfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
232 Pirate Cove
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Winfield City School District?
Winfield City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,221 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?
88% of Winfield City School District students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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 $12,583 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,221 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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