Total enrollment
3,906
+7 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Winston County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Winston County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Alabama | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 48.9% | #10 of 64 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,906 | #41 of 65 | #1,562 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 12 | #38 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.5:1 | #23 of 65 | #2,206 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 53.3% | #47 of 65 | #1,461 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.0% | #62 of 64 | #2,154 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Winston County school rankings
Residents
23,682
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
14
2 districts
Enrollment
3,906
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Meek Elementary School· 76.6%
- Addison Elementary School· 73.5%
- Haleyville Elementary School· 73.0%
- Double Springs Middle School· 66.7%
- Haleyville Middle School· 65.9%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Haleyville High School· 36.6%
- Lynn High School· 38.4%
- Addison High School· 46.2%
- Winston County High School· 51.4%
- Double Springs Elementary School· 55.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haleyville Elementary School | Haleyville | Elementary | PK-05 | 785 | · |
| Haleyville High School | Haleyville | High | 09-12 | 464 | · |
| Double Springs Elementary School | Double Springs | Elementary | PK-04 | 349 | · |
| Haleyville Middle School | Haleyville | Middle | 06-08 | 348 | · |
| Addison Elementary School | Addison | Elementary | PK-06 | 346 | · |
| Meek High School | Arley | High | 05-12 | 286 | · |
| Winston County High School | Double Springs | High | 08-12 | 285 | · |
| Lynn High School | Lynn | High | 05-12 | 256 | · |
| Addison High School | Addison | High | 07-12 | 232 | · |
| Meek Elementary School | Arley | Elementary | PK-04 | 211 | · |
| Double Springs Middle School | Double Springs | Middle | 05-07 | 176 | · |
| Lynn Elementary School | Lynn | Elementary | PK-04 | 168 | · |
| Haleyville Center Of Technology | Haleyville | High | 07-12 | · | · |
| Winston Career Academy | Double Springs | High | 10-12 | · | · |
Cities in Winston County
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 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,906 students, remained close to its prior level from the 3,899 reported in SY 2020-21.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data