Serving 1,799 students in grades 9-12, Daphne High School ranks in the top 50% 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 42% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,799 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daphne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Daphne High School's student population of 1,799 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,799 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
School Rankings
Daphne High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daphne High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
17%
32%
White
65%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daphne High School's ranking?
Daphne High School is ranked #423 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Daphne High School often compared to?
Daphne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairhope High School, Spanish Fort High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Daphne High School?
The graduation rate of Daphne High School is 93%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Daphne High School?
1,799 students attend Daphne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Daphne High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daphne High School?
Daphne High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Daphne High School offer ?
Daphne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daphne High School part of?
Daphne High School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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