Fyffe High School serves 961 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Fyffe High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 961 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fyffe High School's student population of 961 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
961 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fyffe High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fyffe High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
18%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
1%
32%
White
74%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fyffe High School's ranking?
Fyffe High School is ranked #400 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Fyffe High School often compared to?
Fyffe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plainview 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 24% AL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fyffe High School?
The graduation rate of Fyffe High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Fyffe High School?
961 students attend Fyffe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Fyffe High School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fyffe High School?
Fyffe High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Fyffe High School offer ?
Fyffe High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Fyffe High School part of?
Fyffe High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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