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)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Fairhope Middle School's student population of 727 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
727 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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 0.37, 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.
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
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
6%
32%
White
79%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 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?
727 students attend Fairhope Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Fairhope Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 15:1, 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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