An equity score of 54/100 ranks Winston County #67 of 146 districts in Alabama (state average 51). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.
At $14,792 per pupil, Winston County ranks #28 of 147 Alabama districts by per-pupil spending (Alabama districts). NCES F-33 finance data.
2,302
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$14,792
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types
District-Level NCES Analysis
Winston County operates 9 public schools serving 2,302 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Alabama. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Winston County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,792 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 147 Alabama districts by per-pupil spending. See how Alabama compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 27.0% local, 56.4% state, and 16.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 54/100, ranked #67 of 146 in Alabama against a state average of 51, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.
Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 9 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 303.7:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.8% White, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Meek High School, with a diversity index of 13.3/100.
Double Springs Elementary School accounts for 15.1% of all Winston County student enrollment
That concentration means Winston County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.
Winston County school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities
Winston County school enrollment ranges from 168 students (lowest) to 349 students (highest), a spread of 181 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Winston County reports 57.4% free-lunch eligibility
The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.
Winston County student-counselor ratio is 304:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Winston County is typically wider than the Winston County-aggregate figure suggests.
Winston County chronic absenteeism rate is 24.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Winston County is typically wider than the Winston County-aggregate figure suggests.
Winston County has 9 schools, including 7 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,302 students.
How much does Winston County spend per student?
Winston County spends $14,792 per student. The district has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #67 in Alabama.
What is the demographic composition of Winston County?
Winston County students are 95.8% White, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Winston County?
Winston County has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #67 out of 146 districts in Alabama.