Double Springs Elementary School

Double Springs Elementary serves 354 students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Double Springs, Alabama. The school earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — placing it 32nd among 1,356 public schools in Alabama. That ranking puts it ahead of 98 percent of all public schools statewide, a standout result for any elementary program of this size.

The numbers driving that position are consistent across categories. Academic performance scores 8.7 out of 10. Growth — measuring how much students advance year over year — reaches 9.9 out of 10, near the top of the scale.

That level of growth means students are advancing faster than predicted regardless of starting point, which reflects teaching effectiveness rather than favorable demographics alone. Student-teacher ratio stands at 16.9 to one. Among the three public schools serving Double Springs, this one ranks first.

Statewide, it holds the 32nd spot among 696 elementary schools in Alabama — a position that holds whether you sort by composite score or examine academic and growth metrics individually. Families comparing options in this part of the state will find very few elementary schools that score higher.

Located in a rural area, Double Springs Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.