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Winston County High School
High School · Winston County · Double Springs, AL
A high school in Double Springs, AL where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 549, Double Springs, AL 35553
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Winston County 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 20 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 39% (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
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Winston County 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,794/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Double Springs), 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
$51,500
Median home value
$98,700
Median rent
$449/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35553; 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 → |
| Lynn High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 5–12 | Not available | 248 | Compare → |
| Meek High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 5–12 | Not available | 289 | 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
- #9 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
Winston County High School is listed in Winston County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winston County High School
Winston County High School is a public high school in Double Springs, AL, part of Winston County, serving approximately 294 students in grades 8th-12th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,262 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winston County High School
What grades does Winston County High School serve?
Winston County High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Winston County High School?
Winston County High School has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winston County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winston County High School is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winston County High School rank in AL?
Winston County High School ranks #1,262 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Winston County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Winston County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Winston County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winston County High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Winston County High School a charter school?
No, Winston County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winston County High School a Title I school?
No, Winston County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winston County High School?
66.3% of students at Winston County 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 294
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Winston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (205) 489-5593
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 35553)
- 5,073
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 35553; 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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