For the 2026 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, Lynn Elementary School and Meek 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 32% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Winston County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Winston County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Addison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16411 County Road 41
Addison, AL 35540
(205) 717-3310
Addison, AL 35540
(205) 717-3310
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Lynn Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Meek Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6613 County Rd 41
Arley, AL 35541
(205) 221-9425
Arley, AL 35541
(205) 221-9425
Gr: PK-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Haleyville Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 20th St
Haleyville, AL 35565
(205) 486-3405
Haleyville, AL 35565
(205) 486-3405
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Haleyville Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2014 20th Avenue
Haleyville, AL 35565
(205) 486-9240
Haleyville, AL 35565
(205) 486-9240
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Double Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 Old School Rd
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 717-3322
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 717-3322
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Haleyville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 20th St
Haleyville, AL 35565
(205) 486-3122
Haleyville, AL 35565
(205) 486-3122
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Addison High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
151 School Drive
Addison, AL 35540
(205) 717-3314
Addison, AL 35540
(205) 717-3314
Gr: 7-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Meek High School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: 5-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Double Springs Middle School
(Math: 20% | 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
Gr: 5-7 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Lynn High School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: 5-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1212.
Winston County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1222 Co Rd 24
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 489-5593
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 489-5593
Gr: 8-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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
Gr: 7-12
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
Gr: 10-12
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, Lynn Elementary School and Meek 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 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Winston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Winston County include: Addison Elementary School vs. Meek Elementary School, Meek Elementary School vs. Addison Elementary School, Winston County High School vs. Lynn High School
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