Middle Schools in Winston County

There is only one middle school located in Winston County, Alabama - Double Springs Middle School. This school serves students in grades 5-8 and has a student population of 238, with a predominantly White (96.22%) racial makeup and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (74.79% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch).

Double Springs Middle School's academic performance has been mixed, with stronger results in English Language Arts (proficiency rates ranging from 53.57% to 57.63%) compared to Mathematics (proficiency rates ranging from 20.34% to 35.71%), which are below the state and county averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past three years, ranging from 131st out of 442 middle schools to 253rd out of 432 middle schools, indicating variable performance compared to other schools in Alabama.

While Double Springs Middle School faces challenges in terms of academic achievement and socioeconomic factors, the school's small size and relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.2 could present opportunities for targeted interventions and personalized support. Addressing the school's performance gaps, particularly in Mathematics, and exploring strategies to support its economically disadvantaged student population could be key priorities for the school and the Winston County educational system.