Serving 939 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Fyffe High 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 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 939 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fyffe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Fyffe High School's student population of 939 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
939 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fyffe High 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 Fyffe High School is 0.45, 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
#477 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
18%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
72%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Fyffe High School's ranking?
Fyffe High School is ranked #477 out of 1,285 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, Ider School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fyffe High School?
The graduation rate of Fyffe High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Fyffe High School?
939 students attend Fyffe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Fyffe High School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fyffe High School?
Fyffe High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
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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