For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,302 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,302 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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
2 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
17 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
1%
32%
# White Students
2,215 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
96%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
99
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
195
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
197
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
148
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
156
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
152
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
142
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
174
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
178
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
176
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
187
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,872 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,474 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,872
$12,892
Spending / Student
$13,474
$12,112
Best Winston County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Addison Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
Double Springs Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Lynn Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 151 students
Rank: #44.
Meek Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 188 students
Rank: #55.
Double Springs Middle School
Magnet 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
| 238 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Addison High School
Magnet 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
| 267 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Meek High School
Magnet 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
| 280 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Lynn High School
Magnet 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
| 251 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Winston County High School
Magnet 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
| 248 students
Rank: n/an/a
Winston County Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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 2,302 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?
96% of Winston County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winston County School District?
Winston County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Winston County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,474 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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