Foley Middle School vs. Foley High School
Should you attend Foley Middle School or Foley 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
Top Rankings
Foley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Foley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Foley Middle School ranked #881 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its peak ranking of #638 in 2017 and ranking within the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 13% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and showed a sharp decline from 46% proficiency in 2019; reading proficiency was 37%, lower than the state average of 47%, remaining relatively stable but below state levels.
Minority enrollment represented 59% of the student body, with 608 students eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting an increase in socioeconomic need compared to previous years.
The school served grades 7–8 with 769 students enrolled and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, consistent with historical staffing levels.
Science proficiency was 31% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%, indicating performance below state expectations across core subjects at this Union County NJ high school.
Foley High School ranked #850 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #719 in 2021 and consistently placing in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 30% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, but below the district average of 38%; reading proficiency declined to 21%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency stood at 30%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased to 1,634 students in 2023 with minority enrollment at 58%, reflecting a diverse student body ranked in the top 5% for diversity statewide; the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 68%, indicating growing socioeconomic need.
Foley High School serves grades 9–12 with 90 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, consistent with recent years.
The graduation rate was 77% in 2023, lower than the state average of 88% and showing a downward trend from 87% in 2019, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama high schools.
Grades Offered
7-8
9-12
Total Students
769 students
1,634 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
90 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#881 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#850 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
21%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Graduation Rate
n/a
77%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
383
-
Grade 8 Students
386
-
Grade 9 Students
-
439
Grade 10 Students
-
453
Grade 11 Students
-
388
Grade 12 Students
-
354
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
31%
30%
% Black
17%
15%
% White
41%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
12%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
