For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,828 students in Daphne, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,533 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Daphne, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%). Daphne has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
The top ranked public schools in Daphne, AL are Rockwell Elementary School, Spanish Fort Elementary School and Belforest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daphne, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Daphne have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Daphne, AL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10183 Us Highway 31
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-5528
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-5528
Grades: PK-6
| 1,017 students
Rank: #22.
Spanish Fort Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30900 State Highway 225
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-9751
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-9751
Grades: PK-6
| 672 students
Rank: #33.
Belforest Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11364 County Road 64
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 607-5624
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 607-5624
Grades: PK-6
| 909 students
Rank: #44.
Daphne East Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26651 County Road 13
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1663
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1663
Grades: PK-6
| 915 students
Rank: #55.
Spanish Fort Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33899 Jimmy Faulkner Drive
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 625-3271
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 625-3271
Grades: 6-8
| 906 students
Rank: #66.
W J Carroll Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-0277
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-0277
Grades: 4-6
| 424 students
Rank: #77.
Baldwin County Virtual School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Hwy 98
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 404-6209
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 404-6209
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #88.
Daphne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2307 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2424
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2424
Grades: PK-3
| 656 students
Rank: #99.
Baldwin County Elementary Virtual School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Us Hwy 98
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 972-6862
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 972-6862
Grades: K-8
| 361 students
Rank: #1010.
Daphne Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Jody Davis Cir
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2845
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2845
Grades: 7-8
| 839 students
Rank: #1111.
Daphne High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9300 Champions Way
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-8787
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-8787
Grades: 9-12
| 1,623 students
Rank: #1212.
Spanish Fort High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Plaza De Toros
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 621-6629
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 621-6629
Grades: 9-12
| 1,196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Daphne, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Daphne, AL include Rockwell Elementary School, Spanish Fort Elementary School and Belforest Elementary School. Daphne has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
How many public schools are located in Daphne, AL?
12 public schools are located in Daphne, AL.
What percentage of students in Daphne, AL go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Daphne, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Daphne, AL?
Daphne, AL public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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