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Fairhope High School vs. Daphne High School

Should you attend Fairhope High School or Daphne 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
Fairhope High School
18800 Greeno Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Daphne High School
9300 Champions Way
Daphne, AL 36526
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Fairhope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Fairhope High School ranked #355 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #53 in 2010 and #58 in 2019, placing it in the top 30% statewide but showing a downward trend in recent years.
Math proficiency was 54% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 45%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency stood at 54%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable around 1,629 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, improving from 18:1 in 2022; eligibility for free lunch increased to 27%, indicating a socioeconomic rise since 2022.
The school served grades 9 through 12 with 1,642 students and 100 teachers in total; minority enrollment was 23% in 2023, reflecting a diverse student body including Hispanic, Black, Asian, and multiracial students.
The graduation rate was 87% in 2023, slightly below the state average of 88%, marking a decline from previous years when it consistently exceeded or matched state levels.
Daphne High School, a Baldwin County public high school in Alabama, ranked #427 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from a high of #16 in 2010 and #213 in 2019.
Math proficiency was 44%, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 44%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 41%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew from 1,164 students in 2013 to 1,799 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 35%, reflecting increasing diversity; 37% of students qualified for free or reduced–price lunch in 2023, up from 18% in 2013.
The school served grades 9–12 with 1,799 students and 96 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 19:1.
Graduation rates remained consistently above the state average, reaching 94% in 2023 compared to the state's 88%.
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,642 students
1,799 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fairhope High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Daphne High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Daphne High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
96 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fairhope High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Daphne High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fairhope High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Daphne High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#355 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#427 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fairhope High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Daphne High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in AL)
44%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairhope High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Daphne High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairhope High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Daphne High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairhope High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Daphne High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
87%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
94%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Fairhope High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Daphne High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fairhope High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Daphne High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
-
Grade 9 Students
420
490
Grade 10 Students
437
457
Grade 11 Students
373
445
Grade 12 Students
394
407

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fairhope High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Daphne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fairhope High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Daphne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fairhope High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Daphne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fairhope High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Daphne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
77%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fairhope High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Daphne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fairhope High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Daphne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.39
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fairhope High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Daphne High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fairhope High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Daphne High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fairhope High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Daphne High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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