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Middle Schools in Baldwin County

At a glance

DistrictBaldwin County33^rd of 140 Alabama districtsFull district overview →

Schools

4,998

Students

5-star schools

Top rankedFairhope Middle School17^th of 449 Alabama middle schools

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Biggest riser

Bay Minette Middle School up 56 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

W J Carroll Intermediate School 14.6 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

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1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)

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Summary:

The Baldwin County school district in Alabama is home to 8 middle schools serving grades 4-8, with a total enrollment of nearly 5,000 students across a mix of coastal and inland communities. The district ranks in the 76th percentile statewide, but performance varies dramatically between schools, creating a clear picture of both standout successes and areas needing support.

For parents seeking top academic performers, Fairhope Middle School leads the district with a 5-star rating, ranking 17th in Alabama, and boasts the highest math proficiency (58-62%) alongside an 80% English proficiency rate for 8th graders. Spanish Fort Middle School is a close second, ranking 21st with the district's best attendance (only 6.4% chronic absenteeism) and an impressive 84% science proficiency. The surprise standout is Elberta Middle School, the smallest school in the district, which ranks 30th overall and achieves the highest science score (87%) and best 7th-grade English proficiency (84.6%) despite having a moderate poverty rate. Daphne Middle School also deserves mention as a consistent 4-star performer ranking 55th with solid attendance and steady improvement over three years.

On the other end, Foley Middle School and Bay Minette Middle School face the greatest challenges, with the lowest math scores (16-26%), highest poverty rates (over 60% free/reduced lunch), and chronic absenteeism above state averages. Central Baldwin Middle School also struggles with attendance and achievement. However, these schools are showing remarkable improvement—Foley jumped 95 spots in state rankings, and Bay Minette saw a 25-point surge in science proficiency. W J Carroll Intermediate School serves younger students (grades 4-6) and shows strong English skills but a concerning decline in math as students advance. District-wide, science is a clear strength (71% average vs. 54% statewide), while math remains the biggest hurdle, with English scores running 30-40 points higher. Notably, higher spending does not guarantee better results, and the strong correlation between poverty and performance suggests socioeconomic factors play a significant role in outcomes.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2026)					Summative Assessment Science (2026)		Summative Assessment English (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Daphne Middle School	Public	7-8	One Jody Davis Cir	Daphne	36526	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	No	(251) 626-2845	861	47	18.1	30.7%	565 (65.6%)	129 (15.0%)	82 (9.5%)	8 (0.9%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (8.5%)	82.3	55^th of 449 public middle schools	87.8%		80.5	62^nd of 439 public middle schools	85.9%	7				32.9	40.0		69.0				70.1	73.2	$10,679	$579	$10,065
W J Carroll Intermediate School	Public	4-6	1000 Main St	Daphne	36526	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 626-0277	414	28	14.6	43.2%	275 (66.4%)	63 (15.2%)	27 (6.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (11.4%)								(n/a)	55.1	40.7	43.2			64.6		75.2	80.3	73.7			$14,197	$2,031	$12,132
Fairhope Middle School	Public	7-8	Two Pirate Drive	Fairhope	36532	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	No	(251) 928-2573	775	49	15.8	27.2%	593 (76.5%)	52 (6.7%)	83 (10.7%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.0%)	95.1	17^th of 449 public middle schools	96.2%		94.7	19^th of 439 public middle schools	95.7%	2				58.6	62.4		79.7				78.9	80.2	$13,096	$739	$12,322
Foley Middle School	Public	7-8	200 N Oak St	Foley	36535	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 943-1255	823	48	17.1	62.8%	345 (41.9%)	112 (13.6%)	294 (35.7%)	7 (0.9%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (7.4%)	51.5	211^th of 449 public middle schools	53.0%		50.3	206^th of 439 public middle schools	53.1%	5				16.4	26.0		64.6				47.3	53.6	$12,414	$1,700	$10,681
Central Baldwin Middle School	Public	7-8	24545 State Highway 59	Robertsdale	36567	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 947-2327	768	44	17.4	50.9%	512 (66.7%)	68 (8.9%)	138 (18.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.3%)	63.9	136^th of 449 public middle schools	69.7%		61.3	144^th of 439 public middle schools	67.2%	8				24.8	31.0		62.6				56.6	59.7	$12,095	$1,629	$10,433
Bay Minette Middle School	Public	7-8	1311 W 13th Street	Bay Minette	36507	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 580-2960	432	27	16.2	61.8%	229 (53.0%)	133 (30.8%)	18 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.7%)	54.7	195^th of 449 public middle schools	56.6%		43.9	251^st of 439 public middle schools	42.8%	56				19.5	33.0		60.2				48.0	53.4	$16,361	$2,699	$13,628
Spanish Fort Middle School	Public	7-8	33899 Jimmy Faulkner Dr	Spanish Fort	36527	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	No	(251) 625-3271	649	35	18.3	19.4%	501 (77.2%)	38 (5.9%)	45 (6.9%)	13 (2.0%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.9%)	94.3	21^st of 449 public middle schools	95.3%		95.3	17^th of 439 public middle schools	96.1%	4				56.6	47.4		84.1				80.7	79.2	$15,570	$2,126	$13,410
Elberta Middle School	Public	7-8	13355A Main Street	Elberta	36530	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 986-8127	276	19	14.9	42.8%	213 (77.2%)	1 (0.4%)	39 (14.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.6%)	92	30^th of 449 public middle schools	93.3%		91.7	28^th of 439 public middle schools	93.6%	2				42.3	42.6		87.3				84.6	77.5	$15,149	$2,811	$12,305

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Satsuma City	17.03 mi	2	16^th
Saraland City	17.74 mi	4	4^th
Escambia County	18.36 mi	14	85^th
Mobile County	19.05 mi	92	95^th
Chickasaw City	19.86 mi	5	121^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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