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Winterboro High School

High School · Talladega County · Alpine, AL

A Talladega County high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

22435 AL Highway 21, Alpine, AL 35014

  • Math 11% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation21.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$12,145
Chronic Absenteeism25.1%

Students at Winterboro High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency11%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
24%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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

85.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Winterboro 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 8Car-Dependent
  • County Safety: Average482/100K

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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

$73,389

Median home value

$119,100

College educated

13.8%

Homeownership

91.2%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
21.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Talladega County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bb Comer Memorial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.47–12Not available409Compare →
Childersburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.99–12Not available348Compare →
Fayetteville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–12Not available578Compare →
Lincoln High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–12Not available588Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Talladega County

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#11 of 17
District spending per student
$12,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Winterboro High School is listed in Talladega County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Winterboro High School

Winterboro High School is a public high school in Alpine, AL, part of Talladega County, serving approximately 307 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,030 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Winterboro High School

What grades does Winterboro High School serve?

Winterboro High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Winterboro High School?

Winterboro High School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Winterboro High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Winterboro High School rank in AL?

Winterboro High School ranks #1,030 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Winterboro High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Winterboro High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Winterboro High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Winterboro High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Winterboro High School a charter school?

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

Is Winterboro High School a Title I school?

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

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

85.7% of students at Winterboro 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
307
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Talladega County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.1%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 35014)
3,353
Area median age
51.3
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 35014; 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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