For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,317 students in Winston County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Winston County School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
2,317 Students
747,434 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
38,261 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Winston County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
6,565 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
74,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
20 Students
238,856 Students
% Black Students
1%
32%
# White Students
2,239 Students
393,027 Students
% White Students
97%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
21,522 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
99
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
219
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
157
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
156
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
126
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
165
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
56,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
183
58,111
# Students in 8th Grade:
172
58,874
# Students in 9th Grade:
201
61,974
# Students in 10th Grade:
172
55,312
# Students in 11th Grade:
176
52,302
# Students in 12th Grade:
171
50,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,782 is higher than the state median of $12,938. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,386 is higher than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,782
$12,938
Spending / Student
$13,386
$12,156
Best Winston County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Addison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16411 County Road 41
Addison, AL 35540
(205) 717-3310
Addison, AL 35540
(205) 717-3310
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Double Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Old School Rd
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 717-3322
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 717-3322
Grades: PK-4
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Lynn Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
531 E Main St
Lynn, AL 35575
(205) 717-3333
Lynn, AL 35575
(205) 717-3333
Grades: PK-4
| 146 students
Rank: #44.
Meek Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6613 County Rd 41
Arley, AL 35541
(205) 221-9425
Arley, AL 35541
(205) 221-9425
Grades: PK-4
| 181 students
Rank: #55.
Double Springs Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1218 County Rd 24
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 717-3328
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 717-3328
Grades: 5-8
| 256 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Addison High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
151 School Drive
Addison, AL 35540
(205) 717-3314
Addison, AL 35540
(205) 717-3314
Grades: 7-12
| 284 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Meek High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6615 Co Rd 41
Arley, AL 35541
(205) 384-5825
Arley, AL 35541
(205) 384-5825
Grades: 5-12
| 289 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Lynn High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
531 E Main St
Lynn, AL 35575
(205) 717-3337
Lynn, AL 35575
(205) 717-3337
Grades: 5-12
| 245 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Winston County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1222 Co Rd 24
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 489-5593
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 489-5593
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
Winston County Technical Center
Vocational School
1122 County Road 24
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 717-3364
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 717-3364
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winston County School District?
Winston County School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,317 students.
What is the rank of Winston County School District?
Winston County School District is ranked #91 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Winston County School District?
97% of Winston County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winston County School District?
Winston County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Winston County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,386 is higher than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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