Fairhope Middle School ranked #52 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #70 in 2022 and fluctuating within the top 20% of state schools since 2015.
Math proficiency was 67% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though this represented a decline from a peak of 78% in 2019.
Reading proficiency stood at 76% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, showing improvement from 60% in 2017.
Science proficiency was 71% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%, consistent with the prior year's 70%.
Serving grades 7–8, the school enrolled 727 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1; minority enrollment was about 21%, while approximately 29% of students qualified for free lunch, up from 19% in 2019.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairhope Middle School serves the southwest part of Fairhope, AL, covering an area of approximately 77.7 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the school, while the furthest edge of the zone extends up to 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairhope Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fairhope Middle School's student population of 775 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
775 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairhope Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairhope Middle School is 0.41, 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
#52 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
7%
31%
White
76%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairhope Middle School's ranking?
Fairhope Middle School is ranked #52 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Fairhope Middle School often compared to?
Fairhope Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spanish Fort Middle School, Daphne Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Fairhope Middle School?
775 students attend Fairhope Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Fairhope Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairhope Middle School?
Fairhope Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairhope Middle School offer ?
Fairhope Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairhope Middle School part of?
Fairhope Middle School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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