Summary:
The city of Double Springs, Alabama is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school. The data analysis reveals a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools in the area, with Winston County High School standing out as a top-ranked institution, while Double Springs Elementary School and Double Springs Middle School face some challenges in academic performance.
Winston County High School has consistently earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking 65th out of 378 Alabama high schools. The school's students have outperformed the Winston County and state averages in several test score categories, particularly in 11th-grade English and 8th-grade science. In contrast, Double Springs Elementary School and Double Springs Middle School have generally underperformed the county and state averages in mathematics and science, though they have shown stronger performance in English language arts.
Across all three schools, the data reveals high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges within the Double Springs community. Additionally, the racial demographics of the schools are predominantly white, with Winston County High School being the most diverse, with a student body that is 95.97% white, 1.61% African American, and 1.21% Hispanic. These factors may contribute to the academic performance of the schools and should be considered when developing strategies for improvement.
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