Below Average
#1101 of 1,356 schools in AL
Lynn High School
High School · Winston County · Lynn, AL
A Winston County high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
531 E Main St, Lynn, AL 35575
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lynn High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lynn High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average503/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,862
Median home value
$72,300
Median rent
$781/mo
College educated
10.6%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
29%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35575; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Winston County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–12 | Not available | 256 | Compare → |
| Meek High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 5–12 | Not available | 289 | Compare → |
| Winston County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 8–12 | Not available | 294 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Winston County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lynn High School is listed in Winston County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lynn High School
Lynn High School is a public high school in Lynn, AL, part of Winston County, serving approximately 248 students in grades 5th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,101 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lynn High School
What grades does Lynn High School serve?
Lynn High School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Lynn High School?
Lynn High School has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynn High School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lynn High School rank in AL?
Lynn High School ranks #1,101 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Lynn High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lynn High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lynn High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lynn High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lynn High School a charter school?
No, Lynn High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lynn High School a Title I school?
No, Lynn High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lynn High School?
67.7% of students at Lynn High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 248
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Winston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (205) 717-3337
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 35575)
- 1,046
- Area median age
- 44.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35575; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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