Winston County High School in Double Springs, AL, serves grades 8–12 with an enrollment of 294 students and a student–teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency ranges from 11% to 19%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of about 30% and the district average; reading proficiency is between 25% and 29%, also lower than the state average near 47%.
Science proficiency, at 30% to 34%, is approximately equal to or slightly below the state average of 38%, placing the school in the bottom 50% for overall testing performance.
The graduation rate is approximately 90%, which is higher than the state average of 88% and district average of 85%, showing relative strength in student completion.
Enrollment decreased from approximately 331 students in 2012 to 294 in 2023, with minority enrollment remaining low at around 4%, indicating limited demographic shifts over recent years at this rural Alabama high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winston County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Winston County High School's student population of 285 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Rankings
Winston County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winston County High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#953 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
2%
31%
White
97%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Winston County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winston County High School's ranking?
Winston County High School is ranked #953 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Winston County High School often compared to?
Winston County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lynn High School, Haleyville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winston County High School?
The graduation rate of Winston County High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Winston County High School?
285 students attend Winston County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Winston County High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winston County High School?
Winston County High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Winston County High School offer ?
Winston County High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winston County High School part of?
Winston County High School is part of Winston County School District.
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