For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 7,190 students in Baldwin County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Baldwin County, AL are Fairhope Middle School, Elberta Middle School and Spanish Fort Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baldwin County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Baldwin County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Baldwin County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairhope Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Two Pirate Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2573
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2573
Gr: 7-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Elberta Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13355a Main Street
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-8127
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-8127
Gr: 7-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Spanish Fort Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33899 Jimmy Faulkner Dr
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 625-3271
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 625-3271
Gr: 7-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Gulf Shores Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Perdido Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23589 County Road 47
Perdido, AL 36562
(251) 937-8456
Perdido, AL 36562
(251) 937-8456
Gr: PK-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Daphne Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Jody Davis Cir
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2845
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2845
Gr: 7-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Central Baldwin Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24545 State Highway 59
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-2327
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-2327
Gr: 7-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Summerdale School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Broadway
Summerdale, AL 36580
(251) 989-6850
Summerdale, AL 36580
(251) 989-6850
Gr: PK-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Bay Minette Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1311 W 13th Street
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 580-2960
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 580-2960
Gr: 7-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Foley Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Oak St
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1255
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1255
Gr: 7-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
23908 Canal Road
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 967-5306
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 967-5306
Gr: 7-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Baldwin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baldwin County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
6925 Twin Beech Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-5172
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-5172
Gr: 6-12
605 Us Hwy 98
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 972-6862
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 972-6862
Gr: K-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Baldwin County Regional Detention Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
600 Blackburn Ave
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 937-0951
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 937-0951
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
600 Blackburn Avenue
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 580-0678
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 580-0678
Gr: 4-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
33200 State Highway 112
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 931-3070
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 931-3070
Gr: K-3
Cf Taylor Alternative School (Closed)
Alternative School
19150 Wilters Street
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 970-4415
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 970-4415
1600 East 3rd St
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gr: PK-6 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
600 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
450 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Gr: 7-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
4900 Wilson Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 981-5662
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 981-5662
Gr: PK-6 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
23908 Canal Road
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 937-7651
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 937-7651
Gr: 7-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
55260 County Road 21
Stockton, AL 36579
(251) 937-4592
Stockton, AL 36579
(251) 937-4592
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Baldwin County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Baldwin County, AL include Fairhope Middle School, Elberta Middle School and Spanish Fort Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Baldwin County?
12 public middle schools are located in Baldwin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwin County?
Baldwin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Baldwin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Baldwin County include: Central Baldwin Middle School vs. Daphne Middle School, Bay Minette Middle School vs. Daphne Middle School, Bay Minette Middle School vs. Central Baldwin Middle School
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