Winston County Schools & Education
Winston County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
35/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,514
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
35/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#44
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Winston County
Measured School Summary
Winston County faces educational challenges with a school score of 35/100 and a graduation rate of 88.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,514 per pupil, Winston County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% below the Alabama average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Winston County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
14 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
35/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #44 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
88.9%
1.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,514
$244 above the state average
School coverage
14
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Winston County has 14 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Winston County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Winston County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#44
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Winston County
Elementary to high school visible
2,302 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
Haleyville City
Elementary to high school visible
1,644 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Winston County is the largest listed district slice, with 10 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Winston County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Winston County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Winston County, Alabama
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Diverse Two-District Educational System
Winston County supports 3,946 students across 14 public schools, ranging from elementary to high school levels. The county's educational network is split between two distinct districts, offering more variety than many neighboring rural areas.
County and City District Options
The Winston County district is the larger of the two with 2,302 students, while Haleyville City serves 1,644 students. There are no charter schools in the county, as the two traditional districts manage all 14 campuses.
A Mix of Town and Rural Learning
While 13 schools are in rural settings, one is located in a town locale, providing a rare variety for the region. Haleyville Elementary is the county's largest school with 808 students, whereas most other campuses average around 329 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Winston County
Reported Enrollment
3,946
14 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Winston County
Winston County
Haleyville City
14 Public Schools in Winston County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haleyville Elementary School | Record | Haleyville City | Haleyville, 35565Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 808 |
| Haleyville High School | Record | Haleyville City | Haleyville, 35565Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 479 |
| Double Springs Elementary School | Record | Winston County | Double Springs, 35553Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 360 |
| Haleyville Middle School | Record | Haleyville City | Haleyville, 35565Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 357 |
| Addison Elementary School | Record | Winston County | Addison, 35540Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 319 |
| Meek High School | Record | Winston County | Arley, 35541Rural: Remote | 5–12 | High | 280 |
| Addison High School | Record | Winston County | Addison, 35540Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 267 |
| Lynn High School | Record | Winston County | Lynn, 35575Rural: Remote | 5–12 | High | 251 |
| Winston County High School | Record | Winston County | Double Springs, 35553Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 248 |
| Double Springs Middle School | Record | Winston County | Double Springs, 35553Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 238 |
| Meek Elementary School | Record | Winston County | Arley, 35541Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 188 |
| Lynn Elementary School | Record | Winston County | Lynn, 35575Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 151 |
| Haleyville Center Of Technology | Record | Haleyville City | Haleyville, 35565Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| Winston County Technical Center | Record | Winston County | Double Springs, 35553Rural: Remote | 10–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Haleyville Elementary School
Haleyville City
Haleyville, 35565 / Rural: Fringe
Double Springs Elementary School
Winston County
Double Springs, 35553 / Rural: Remote
Winston County High School
Winston County
Double Springs, 35553 / Rural: Remote
Double Springs Middle School
Winston County
Double Springs, 35553 / Rural: Remote
Haleyville Center Of Technology
Haleyville City
Haleyville, 35565 / Rural: Fringe
Winston County Technical Center
Winston County
Double Springs, 35553 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,514
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Winston County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Winston County, Alabama?
Winston County supports 3,946 students across 14 public schools, ranging from elementary to high school levels. The county's educational network is split between two distinct districts, offering more variety than many neighboring rural areas.
What are the major school districts in Winston County, Alabama?
The Winston County district is the larger of the two with 2,302 students, while Haleyville City serves 1,644 students. There are no charter schools in the county, as the two traditional districts manage all 14 campuses.
What is the school experience like in Winston County?
While 13 schools are in rural settings, one is located in a town locale, providing a rare variety for the region. Haleyville Elementary is the county's largest school with 808 students, whereas most other campuses average around 329 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.