Baldwin County High School vs. Fairhope High School
Should I attend Baldwin County High School or Fairhope High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Baldwin County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Fairhope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,013 students in grades 9-12, Baldwin County High School ranks in the bottom 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 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 1,627 students in grades 9-12, Fairhope High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,013 students
1,627 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
88 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#760 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#325 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Graduation Rate
82%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Grade 9 Students
275
381
Grade 10 Students
249
391
Grade 11 Students
250
408
Grade 12 Students
239
427
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
28%
7%
% White
61%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%