Robertsdale High School vs. Fairhope High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Fairhope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Robertsdale High School ranked #745 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #506 in 2021 and fluctuating within the bottom 50% overall in recent years.
Math proficiency was 29%, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 27%, and science proficiency was 28%, both lower than the state averages of 47% and 38%, respectively.
Enrollment increased to 1,509 students in 2023 with 29% minority enrollment; eligible students for free lunch rose to 57%, indicating increasing socioeconomic need since 2019.
The school serves grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, accommodating an evenly split male and female student body.
Graduation rate in 2023 was 86%, slightly below the Alabama state average of 88%, maintaining a consistent trend in the bottom 50% statewide.
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–teacher 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
1,509 students
1,642 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
100 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#745 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)
29%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
54%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
18
Grade 9 Students
394
420
Grade 10 Students
399
437
Grade 11 Students
367
373
Grade 12 Students
349
394
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
16%
8%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
71%
77%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
