- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Double Springs, AL
Winston County High School
Federal NCES profile for Winston County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010358001357
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winston County High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Double Springs · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Winston County High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winston County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Double Springs, AL.
School address
District: Winston County · Alabama
NCES ID 010358001357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Winston County High School grew from 248 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (+18.5%).
Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 010358001357 · Double Springs, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 23.8:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Double Springs Elementary School (349 students)
Winston County High School grew from 248 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (+18.5%). Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Winston County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Double Springs
Double Springs Elementary School
349 students
- Addison Elemen
Addison Elementary School
346 students
- Meek High Scho
Meek High School
286 students
- This school
Winston County High School
285 students
- Lynn High Scho
Lynn High School
256 students
- Addison High S
Addison High School
232 students
What this shows Winston County High School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winston County High School compares
Winston County High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▼ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 96% in Alabama - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,792
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.2%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Winston County High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winston County reports $14,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winston County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Addison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lynn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Addison High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winston County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winston County High School
How many students attend Winston County High School?
Winston County High School has 285 students enrolled. It is a high school in Double Springs, AL. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winston County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winston County High School is 23.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winston County High School?
56.9% of students at Winston County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winston County High School?
The largest demographic group at Winston County High School is White at 97.2% of enrollment, in Double Springs, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winston County High School?
Winston County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Winston County High School rank among public schools in Double Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Winston County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Double Springs, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Winston County?
Besides Winston County High School, Winston County also operates Double Springs Elementary School (349 students), Addison Elementary School (346 students), and Meek High School (286 students). See the Winston County district page for the complete list.