Winston County School District

25101 Highway 195
Double Springs, AL 35553
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,309 students in Winston County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Winston County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,309 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Winston County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#79 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
30%
40%
47%
29%
38%
85%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
1%
31%
% White
96%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,830 is higher than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,433 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,830
$12,875
Spending / Student
$13,433
$12,097

Best Winston County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Addison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16411 County Road 41
Addison, AL 35540
(205) 717-3310
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Lynn Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
531 E Main St
Lynn, AL 35575
(205) 717-3333
Gr: PK-4 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Meek Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6613 County Rd 41
Arley, AL 35541
(205) 221-9425
Gr: PK-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Double Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
123 Old School Rd
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 717-3322
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Addison High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
151 School Drive
Addison, AL 35540
(205) 717-3314
Gr: 7-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Meek High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6615 Co Rd 41
Arley, AL 35541
(205) 384-5825
Gr: 5-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Double Springs Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1218 County Rd 24
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 717-3328
Gr: 5-7 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Lynn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
531 E Main St
Lynn, AL 35575
(205) 717-3337
Gr: 5-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
Winston County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1222 Co Rd 24
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 489-5593
Gr: 8-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Winston Career Academy
Vocational School
1122 County Road 24
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 717-3364
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Winston County School District?
Winston County School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,309 students.
What is the rank of Winston County School District?
Winston County School District is ranked #84 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Winston County School District?
96% of Winston County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winston County School District?
Winston County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Winston County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,433 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,309 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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