Daphne Middle School

One Jody Davis Cir
Daphne, AL 36526
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 825 students in grades 7-8, Daphne Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 825 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Daphne Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Daphne Middle School's student population of 825 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
825 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

School Rankings

Daphne Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daphne Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#404 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
26%
29%
59%
47%
60%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
18%
32%
White
63%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daphne Middle School's ranking?
Daphne Middle School is ranked #404 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Daphne Middle School often compared to?
Daphne Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Baldwin Middle School, Bay Minette Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Daphne Middle School?
825 students attend Daphne Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Daphne Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daphne Middle School?
Daphne Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Daphne Middle School offer ?
Daphne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daphne Middle School part of?
Daphne Middle School is part of Baldwin County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 825 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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