Summary:
Zip code 35553 in Double Springs, Alabama, is served by three public schools in the Winston County district, enrolling a total of 810 students across grades PK-12.
For parents, the standout school academically is Winston County High School, which boasts a 96% graduation rate (well above the state average) and the highest single subject score in the area: 64.71% proficiency in 8th grade science. However, its performance is uneven, with math proficiency in both 8th and 11th grades falling below state averages, and its overall ranking has slipped from the 83rd to the 59th percentile over three years. In contrast, Double Springs Middle School excels at keeping students engaged, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.9%—less than half that of the high school (16.9%) and well below the state average. Its academic results are mixed, with a notable "dip" in 7th grade math (18.52% proficiency) despite a strong 6th grade showing. Double Springs Elementary School is the improvement story, jumping 58 spots in the state rankings, and shines in 3rd grade English (69.64% proficiency, exceeding the state), though this advantage fades by 4th grade.
Key takeaways for families include a clear pattern of declining math performance from elementary through middle school, and a dramatic drop in science proficiency from 8th grade (64.71%) to 11th grade (27.5%). The middle school spends the least per student ($7,788) yet achieves the best attendance, while the high school spends the most ($10,968) but shows the weakest math scores. All three schools serve economically diverse populations, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 50.5% at the high school to about 63% at the elementary and middle schools. Overall, this small district offers a strong early literacy foundation and excellent high school graduation rates, but families should be aware of the academic volatility in middle and upper grades, which may warrant additional support in math and science.
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