Daphne High School, a Baldwin County public high school in Alabama, ranked #427 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from a high of #16 in 2010 and #213 in 2019.
Math proficiency was 44%, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 44%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 41%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew from 1,164 students in 2013 to 1,799 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 35%, reflecting increasing diversity; 37% of students qualified for free or reduced–price lunch in 2023, up from 18% in 2013.
The school served grades 9–12 with 1,799 students and 96 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 19:1.
Graduation rates remained consistently above the state average, reaching 94% in 2023 compared to the state's 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,639 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Daphne High School serves the southwest part of Daphne, AL, covering an area of approximately 31.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 7.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daphne High School's student population of 1,639 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,639 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Daphne High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daphne High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#427 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daphne High School's ranking?
Daphne High School is ranked #427 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Daphne High School often compared to?
Daphne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairhope High School, Spanish Fort High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Daphne High School?
The graduation rate of Daphne High School is 94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Daphne High School?
1,639 students attend Daphne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Daphne High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daphne High School?
Daphne High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Daphne High School offer ?
Daphne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daphne High School part of?
Daphne High School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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