For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,912 students in Winston County, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Winston County, AL are Addison Elementary School, Double Springs Elementary School and Lynn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winston County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Winston County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Winston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Addison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16411 County Road 41
Addison, AL 35540
(205) 717-3310
Addison, AL 35540
(205) 717-3310
Grades: PK-6
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Double Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Old School Rd
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 717-3322
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 717-3322
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Lynn Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
531 E Main St
Lynn, AL 35575
(205) 717-3333
Lynn, AL 35575
(205) 717-3333
Grades: PK-4
| 161 students
Rank: #44.
Haleyville Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2014 20th Avenue
Haleyville, AL 35565
(205) 486-9240
Haleyville, AL 35565
(205) 486-9240
Grades: 6-8
| 342 students
Rank: #55.
Haleyville Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 20th St
Haleyville, AL 35565
(205) 486-3405
Haleyville, AL 35565
(205) 486-3405
Grades: PK-5
| 804 students
Rank: #66.
Meek Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6613 County Rd 41
Arley, AL 35541
(205) 221-9425
Arley, AL 35541
(205) 221-9425
Grades: PK-4
| 202 students
Rank: #77.
Haleyville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 20th St
Haleyville, AL 35565
(205) 486-3122
Haleyville, AL 35565
(205) 486-3122
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
Rank: #88.
Double Springs Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1218 County Rd 24
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 717-3328
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 717-3328
Grades: 5-7
| 176 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Addison High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
151 School Drive
Addison, AL 35540
(205) 717-3314
Addison, AL 35540
(205) 717-3314
Grades: 7-12
| 256 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Meek High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6615 Co Rd 41
Arley, AL 35541
(205) 384-5825
Arley, AL 35541
(205) 384-5825
Grades: 5-12
| 289 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lynn High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
531 E Main St
Lynn, AL 35575
(205) 717-3337
Lynn, AL 35575
(205) 717-3337
Grades: 5-12
| 248 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Winston County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1222 Co Rd 24
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 489-5593
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 489-5593
Grades: 8-12
| 294 students
Rank: n/an/a
Haleyville Center Of Technology
Vocational School
2007 20th St
Haleyville, AL 35565
(205) 486-9231
Haleyville, AL 35565
(205) 486-9231
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Winston Career Academy
Vocational School
1122 County Road 24
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 717-3364
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 717-3364
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Winston County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Winston County, AL include Addison Elementary School, Double Springs Elementary School and Lynn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Winston County?
14 public schools are located in Winston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winston County?
Winston County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Winston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Winston County include: Meek Elementary School vs. Addison Elementary School, Addison Elementary School vs. Meek Elementary School, Winston County High School vs. Lynn High School
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