Summary:
Zip code 35540 in Addison, Alabama, is served by two schools within the Winston County district, enrolling 578 students across grades PK-12 in a rural setting.
Addison Elementary School is the clear standout, consistently earning 4-star ratings and ranking in the 72nd to 83rd percentile statewide over the past three years. It outperforms district and state averages in most subjects, particularly math, where proficiency ranges from 45.71% in 5th grade to 70.45% in 3rd grade. English proficiency is also strong, reaching 79.55% in 3rd grade. In contrast, Addison High School has experienced a precipitous decline, falling from the 85th percentile in 2023-2024 to just the 36th percentile in 2025-2026—a 186-position drop that moved it from a 4-star to a 2-star rating. The high school's math scores are particularly concerning, with only 8.11% of 11th graders proficient, compared to 25.71% of 7th graders.
The most striking finding is the math performance cliff between elementary and high school. While elementary students achieve 45-70% proficiency, 11th grade math proficiency collapses to just 8.11%, suggesting curriculum alignment or intervention gaps at the secondary level. English remains a relative strength, with 11th grade proficiency (36.11%) exceeding the state average (33.73%). Both schools maintain healthy attendance, with chronic absenteeism rates (8.6% elementary, 9.4% high school) well below district and state averages. The high school's graduation rate of 93.0% exceeds the state average of 91.5%. Notably, the high school spends $1,240 more per student than the elementary school yet produces significantly weaker outcomes, raising questions about resource allocation. With roughly 38-41% of students on free/reduced lunch, the elementary school's consistent outperformance of state averages suggests effective instructional practices that could serve as a model for the high school.
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