Top Rankings
Baldwin County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 31,965 students in Baldwin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Baldwin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
45 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
31,965 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
2,044 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Baldwin County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 145 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
12%
% Black
11%
31%
% White
65%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,078 is higher than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,176 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$450 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$421 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,078
$12,875
Spending / Student
$13,176
$12,097
Best Baldwin County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairhope Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Two Pirate Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2573
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2573
Gr: 7-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10183 Us Highway 31
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-5528
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-5528
Gr: PK-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Fairhope West Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
408 N Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8400
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8400
Gr: PK-6 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Fairhope East Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 N Bishop Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-7841
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-7841
Gr: PK-6 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Spanish Fort Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30900 State Highway 225
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-9751
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-9751
Gr: PK-6 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Belforest Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11364 County Road 64
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 607-5624
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 607-5624
Gr: K-6 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Daphne East Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26651 County Road 13
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1663
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1663
Gr: PK-6 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Elberta Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25820 Highway 98
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-5888
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-5888
Gr: PK-6 | 1,034 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
J Larry Newton School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9761 County Road 32
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 990-3858
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 990-3858
Gr: PK-6 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Elberta Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13355a Main Street
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-8127
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-8127
Gr: 7-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Stapleton School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35480 Harriot Avestap
Stapleton, AL 36578
(251) 937-2038
Stapleton, AL 36578
(251) 937-2038
Gr: PK-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Spanish Fort Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33899 Jimmy Faulkner Dr
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 625-3271
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 625-3271
Gr: 7-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Baldwin County Virtual School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 Hwy 98
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 607-5622
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 607-5622
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1414.
W J Carroll Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-0277
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-0277
Gr: 4-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Rosinton School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19757 County Road 64
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 964-5210
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 964-5210
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1616.
Perdido Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23589 County Road 47
Perdido, AL 36562
(251) 937-8456
Perdido, AL 36562
(251) 937-8456
Gr: PK-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
Fairhope High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18800 Greeno Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8309
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8309
Gr: 9-12 | 1,536 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1818.
Daphne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2307 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2424
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2424
Gr: PK-3 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1919.
Daphne Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Jody Davis Cir
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2845
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2845
Gr: 7-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2020.
Elsanor School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23440 Us Highway 90
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-5401
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-5401
Gr: PK-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2121.
Daphne High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9300 Champions Way
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-8787
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-8787
Gr: 9-12 | 1,639 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Bay Minette Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Blackburn Ave
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 937-7651
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 937-7651
Gr: PK-6 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Silverhill School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15800 4th Ave
Silverhill, AL 36576
(251) 945-5188
Silverhill, AL 36576
(251) 945-5188
Gr: PK-6 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Loxley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4999 South Magnolia St
Loxley, AL 36551
(251) 964-5334
Loxley, AL 36551
(251) 964-5334
Gr: PK-6 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Robertsdale Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Cub Drive
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-4003
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-4003
Gr: PK-6 | 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2626.
Spanish Fort High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Plaza De Toros
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 621-6629
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 621-6629
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2727.
Delta Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10251 White House Fork Rd
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 937-3657
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 937-3657
Gr: PK-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Foley Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 N Cedar Street
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-8861
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-8861
Gr: PK-6 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Magnolia School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Jaguar Loop
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 965-6200
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 965-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3030.
Central Baldwin Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24545 State Highway 59
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-2327
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-2327
Gr: 7-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3131.
Summerdale School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Broadway
Summerdale, AL 36580
(251) 989-6850
Summerdale, AL 36580
(251) 989-6850
Gr: PK-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3232.
Swift Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6330 Bon Secour Hwy
Bon Secour, AL 36511
(251) 949-6422
Bon Secour, AL 36511
(251) 949-6422
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3333.
Florence B Mathis Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 9th Ave
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1244
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1244
Gr: PK-6 | 1,023 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3434.
Elberta High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13355main Street
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-8127
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-8127
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3535.
Robertsdale High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21630 Highway 59 South
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-4154
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-4154
Gr: 9-12 | 1,418 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baldwin County School District?
Baldwin County School District manages 45 public schools serving 31,965 students.
What is the rank of Baldwin County School District?
Baldwin County School District is ranked #28 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwin County School District?
65% of Baldwin County School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baldwin County School District?
Baldwin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Baldwin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,176 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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