Baldwin County High School vs. Fairhope High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Baldwin County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Fairhope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Baldwin County High School ranked #781 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #827 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide over the past decade.
Math proficiency was 30%, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 25%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 33%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew slightly from 1,013 students in 2022 to 1,039 in 2023, with minority enrollment around 41% and 63 teachers resulting in a 16:1 student鈥搕eacher ratio, noted as among the lowest in Alabama.
The graduation rate was 85% in 2023, below the state rate of 88% and district rate of 87%, remaining relatively stable over recent years.
Eligible students for free lunch increased to 61% in 2023, reflecting a rising socioeconomic need compared to 41% in 2022.
Fairhope High School ranked #355 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #53 in 2010 and #58 in 2019, placing it in the top 30% statewide but showing a downward trend in recent years.
Math proficiency was 54% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 45%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency stood at 54%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable around 1,629 students in 2023 with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 16:1, improving from 18:1 in 2022; eligibility for free lunch increased to 27%, indicating a socioeconomic rise since 2022.
The school served grades 9 through 12 with 1,642 students and 100 teachers in total; minority enrollment was 23% in 2023, reflecting a diverse student body including Hispanic, Black, Asian, and multiracial students.
The graduation rate was 87% in 2023, slightly below the state average of 88%, marking a decline from previous years when it consistently exceeded or matched state levels.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,023 students
1,642 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
100 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#781 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#355 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
54%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
18
Grade 9 Students
291
420
Grade 10 Students
262
437
Grade 11 Students
247
373
Grade 12 Students
223
394
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
27%
7%
% White
59%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
