Baldwin County

The Baldwin County School District in Alabama serves 41 schools, including 25 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 8 high schools. The district is ranked 33 out of 135 school districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Several schools in the district stand out for their exceptional performance. Fairhope High School and Spanish Fort High School are consistently ranked among the top 10-20 high schools in Alabama, with 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools demonstrate high proficiency rates in core subjects and strong graduation rates. At the elementary level, Fairhope East Elementary and Rockwell Elementary also rank among the top 50 schools in the state, with exceptional performance in math, science, and English. The middle schools of Fairhope Middle School and Spanish Fort Middle School are similarly top-ranked in the state, with 5-star ratings and high proficiency rates.

While the district has several high-performing schools, there is also a wide range in student outcomes across the schools. The four-year graduation rate for high schools is 90.0%, which is higher than the state average, but the chronic absenteeism rate across all schools is 14.8%, which is a concern. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch varies greatly, from around 25% at the highest-performing schools to over 80% at some of the lower-performing schools. The Baldwin County School District faces the challenge of ensuring equitable access to high-quality education for all students, regardless of their economic background.