Enrollment
285
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010358001357
👥 S:T ratio 5
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winston County High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winston County High School
Winston County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Double Springs, Alabama, enrolling 285 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Alabama schools and 34% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.9% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 285 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 246 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #178, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Winston County also operates Double Springs Elementary School (349 students) and Addison Elementary School (346 students) alongside Winston County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Winston County High School compares
Winston County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winston County, which includes Winston County High School.
$13,667
Per student
+9%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 56.4%
Federal 16.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Double Springs on the city page.
Is Winston County High School a good school?
Winston County High School earns 33/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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