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Winston County

Alabama · Public K-12

Winston County, Alabama reports 14 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 23,682, with a mix of 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high.

7-year change in Winston County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,906
-143 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 93%
% Hispanic
9%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
2 districts
Enrollment
3,906
NCES CCD
Median income
$57,256
Above Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.3%
Below Alabama avg
Elementary
5
1,859 students
Middle
2
524 students
High
7
1,523 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Winston County Public Schools
2,309 students · 2 districts in Winston County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Winston County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
91%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
8%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.6% under 18

Test scores in Winston County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.

See all 12 schools in Winston County ranked by score →

All schools (14)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Haleyville Elementary SchoolHaleyvilleElementaryPK-05785·
Haleyville High SchoolHaleyvilleHigh09-12464·
Double Springs Elementary SchoolDouble SpringsElementaryPK-04349·
Haleyville Middle SchoolHaleyvilleMiddle06-08348·
Addison Elementary SchoolAddisonElementaryPK-06346·
Meek High SchoolArleyHigh05-12286·
Winston County High SchoolDouble SpringsHigh08-12285·
Lynn High SchoolLynnHigh05-12256·
Addison High SchoolAddisonHigh07-12232·
Meek Elementary SchoolArleyElementaryPK-04211·
Double Springs Middle SchoolDouble SpringsMiddle05-07176·
Lynn Elementary SchoolLynnElementaryPK-04168·
Haleyville Center Of TechnologyHaleyvilleHigh07-12··
Winston Career AcademyDouble SpringsHigh10-12··

Cities in Winston County

Double Springs4 schoolsHaleyville4 schoolsAddison2 schoolsArley2 schoolsLynn2 schools

About Winston County

Across the rural-scale Alabama county of Winston County of about 23,682 residents, the public-school footprint covers 14 schools and about 3,906 students.

For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $57,256, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Winston County covers 5 elementary schools (1,859 students), 2 middle schools (524), and 7 high schools (1,523).

Winston County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,309 students across Winston County.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,906 students, shrank 4% from the 4,049 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 5% to 9% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Winston County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Winston County?
Winston County, Alabama has 14 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,906 students.
How many high schools are in Winston County?
Winston County, Alabama has 7 public high schools, serving approximately 1,523 students.
How many middle schools are in Winston County?
Winston County, Alabama has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 524 students.
How many elementary schools are in Winston County?
Winston County, Alabama has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,859 students.
What is the largest school district in Winston County?
Winston County Public Schools is the largest school district in Winston County, serving approximately 2,309 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Winston County?
Winston County, Alabama has a population of approximately 23,682, with a median age of 45. About 20.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Winston County?
Median household income in Winston County is $57,256, above the Alabama average of $55,552. About 12.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Winston County?
Approximately 14.3% of adults 25 and older in Winston County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Winston County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 53.3% of students in Winston County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Alabama county average of 60.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Winston County schools?
Across Winston County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.8 to 1.

Winston County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data