For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 10,616 students in Baldwin County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Baldwin County, AL are Baldwin County Virtual School, Gulf Shores High School and Fairhope High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baldwin County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Baldwin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public high schools.
Baldwin County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gulf Shores High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Baldwin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baldwin County Virtual School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Hwy 98
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 607-5622
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 607-5622
Grades: 7-12
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Gulf Shores High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 East 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Grades: 9-12
| 882 students
Rank: #33.
Fairhope High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18800 Greeno Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8309
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8309
Grades: 9-12
| 1,642 students
Rank: #44.
Daphne High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9300 Champions Way
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-8787
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-8787
Grades: 9-12
| 1,799 students
Rank: #55.
Spanish Fort High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Plaza De Toros
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 621-6629
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 621-6629
Grades: 9-12
| 1,202 students
Rank: #66.
Robertsdale High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21630 Highway 59 South
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-4154
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-4154
Grades: 9-12
| 1,509 students
Rank: #77.
Baldwin County High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Tiger Dr
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 937-2341
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 937-2341
Grades: 9-12
| 1,023 students
Rank: #88.
Foley High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pride Pl
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-2221
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-2221
Grades: 9-12
| 1,634 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Baldwin Center For Technology
Vocational School
505 Dr Martin Luther King Blvd
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 937-6751
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 937-6751
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
23908 Canal Road
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 967-5306
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 967-5306
Grades: 7-12
| 643 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Baldwin Center For Technology
Vocational School
19200 Carolina Street
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-5041
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-5041
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Baldwin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baldwin County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
6925 Twin Beech Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-5172
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-5172
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
605 Us Hwy 98
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 972-6862
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 972-6862
Grades: K-8
| 216 students
Baldwin County Regional Detention Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
600 Blackburn Ave
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 937-0951
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 937-0951
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
600 Blackburn Avenue
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 580-0678
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 580-0678
Grades: 4-6
| 387 students
33200 State Highway 112
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 931-3070
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 931-3070
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
13355main Street
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-8127
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-8127
Grades: 9-12
| 762 students
100 S Church St
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-7011
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-7011
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
1600 East 3rd St
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Grades: PK-6
| 1,065 students
600 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Grades: 9-12
| 874 students
450 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Grades: 7-8
| 441 students
4900 Wilson Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 981-5662
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 981-5662
Grades: PK-6
| 578 students
23908 Canal Road
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 937-7651
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 937-7651
Grades: 7-12
| 541 students
55260 County Road 21
Stockton, AL 36579
(251) 937-4592
Stockton, AL 36579
(251) 937-4592
Grades: PK-6
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Baldwin County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Baldwin County, AL include Baldwin County Virtual School, Gulf Shores High School and Fairhope High School.
How many public high schools are located in Baldwin County?
11 public high schools are located in Baldwin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwin County?
Baldwin County public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Baldwin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Baldwin County include: Fairhope High School vs. Daphne High School, Gulf Shores High School vs. Fairhope High School, Spanish Fort High School vs. Daphne High School
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