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#623 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 46% in state

Winfield High School

High School · Winfield City · Winfield, AL

A Winfield City high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

232 Pirate Cove, Winfield, AL 35594

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation3.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$12,974
Chronic Absenteeism8.5%

Students at Winfield High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

54.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Winfield 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,155/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$47,946

Median home value

$144,300

Median rent

$703/mo

College educated

12.8%

Homeownership

75.4%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35594; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
3.1% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Winfield City

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,974NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Winfield High School is listed in Winfield City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Winfield High School

Winfield High School is a public high school in Winfield, AL, part of Winfield City, serving approximately 353 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #623 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Winfield High School

What grades does Winfield High School serve?

Winfield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Winfield High School?

Winfield High School has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Winfield High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Winfield High School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Winfield High School rank in AL?

Winfield High School ranks #623 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Winfield High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Winfield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Winfield High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Winfield High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Winfield High School a charter school?

No, Winfield High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Winfield High School a Title I school?

No, Winfield High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winfield High School?

54.7% of students at Winfield 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
353
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 35594)
7,441
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
45.5
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 35594; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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