Baldwin County High School vs. Fairhope High School
Should you attend Baldwin County High School or Fairhope High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Fairhope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,039 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 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower 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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Serving 1,629 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,039 students
1,629 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
101 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#379 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
54%
Graduation Rate
85%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
18
Grade 9 Students
277
439
Grade 10 Students
277
380
Grade 11 Students
243
400
Grade 12 Students
242
392
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
28%
7%
% White
60%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
