Winston County High School serves 250 students in grades 9-12.
Winston County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winston County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Winston County High School's student population of 250 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Winston County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Winston County High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
2%
32%
White
96%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winston County High School's ranking?
Winston County High School is ranked #981 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winston County High School?
The graduation rate of Winston County High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Winston County High School?
250 students attend Winston County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Winston County High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winston County High School?
Winston County High School has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Winston County High School offer ?
Winston County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Winston County High School part of?
Winston County High School is part of Winston County School District.
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