Foley High School vs. Fairhope High School
Should I attend Foley 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
Foley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Fairhope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,476 students in grades 9-12, Foley 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 24% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher 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
1,476 students
1,627 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
88 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#719 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)
24%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Graduation Rate
81%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Grade 9 Students
416
381
Grade 10 Students
392
391
Grade 11 Students
354
408
Grade 12 Students
314
427
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
28%
8%
% Black
14%
7%
% White
47%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%