Winston County School District
School District · Double Springs, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Evaluating Winston County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Winston County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Double Springs Elementary School
Double Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Addison Elementary School
Addison · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Meek Elementary School
Arley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#68 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,792
+$1,984 vs Alabama median
District size
2,308 students
Typical than Alabama median
The short answer
Winston County ranks #68 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Winston County's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Double Springs Elementary School (8.7/10), Addison Elementary School (8.5/10), and Meek Elementary School (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 52% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Winston County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Winston County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double Springs Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Addison Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Meek Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Lynn Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Addison High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Double Springs Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Lynn High School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Meek High School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Winston County High School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Winston County
Winston County is a Double Springs, Alabama school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 2,308 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. The district invests $14,792 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Winston County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Double Springs Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Winston County students show an average math proficiency of 45.9% and ELA proficiency of 55.9%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Winston County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Winston County with test data.
Schools in Winston County
9 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Double Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 2,308
- Teachers (FTE)
- 134
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Winston County?
Winston County has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Winston County?
The average composite rating for Winston County is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Winston County?
Winston County spends $14,792 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Winston County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Winston County is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Winston County?
Double Springs Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Winston County with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Winston County?
Across schools in Winston County with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Winston County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Winston County has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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