Winterboro High School serves 350 students in grades 5-12.
Winterboro 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 4% (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 29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winterboro High School's student population of 350 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
350 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Winterboro 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 Winterboro High School is 0.54, 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
#1077 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
1%
10%

Black
46%
32%

White
50%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%

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 Winterboro High School's ranking?
Winterboro High School is ranked #1077 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winterboro High School?
The graduation rate of Winterboro High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Winterboro High School?
350 students attend Winterboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Winterboro High School students are White, 46% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winterboro High School?
Winterboro High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Winterboro High School offer ?
Winterboro High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Winterboro High School part of?
Winterboro High School is part of Talladega County School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
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