Fyffe High School ranked #439 statewide in 2023, showing fluctuation but generally maintaining a position within Alabama's top public schools over recent years.
Math proficiency was 34% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 50%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency stood at 48%, above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable with 939 students (Pre–K through 12) in 2023, with minority enrollment at 28% and about 57% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating socioeconomic diversity.
The student–teacher ratio was 16:1, contributing to the school's low student–teacher ratio ranking in Alabama's top 20%.
Fyffe High School's graduation rate consistently ranked in the top 5% statewide, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 954 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (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
School Overview
Fyffe High School's student population of 954 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
954 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
Fyffe High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fyffe High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#439 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
18%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
1%
31%
White
70%
50%
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
49%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fyffe High School's ranking?
Fyffe High School is ranked #439 out of 1,275 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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?
954 students attend Fyffe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Fyffe High School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 9% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fyffe High School offer ?
Fyffe High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fyffe High School part of?
Fyffe High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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