Summary:
Zip code 36567, encompassing Robertsdale, Alabama, is home to a single public high school, Robertsdale High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 within the Baldwin County school district.
As the only high school in the area, Robertsdale High School is the central option for local families. The school is a large institution with 1,418 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. It holds a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, though its state ranking has slipped from 49th to 113th over the past two years. The school's greatest strength is its graduation rate of 92.3%, which exceeds both the district (89.6%) and state (91.5%) averages. However, this success is tempered by a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.4%, which is notably higher than the district's 11.2% and the state's 12.0%. Academically, the school faces challenges, with 11th-grade proficiency rates of 26.18% in math, 35.96% in science, and 37.34% in English for the 2025-2026 school year. These scores represent declines across all subjects from the previous year, with science seeing the steepest drop of 5.18 percentage points.
Compared to the broader Baldwin County district, Robertsdale High School consistently underperforms in every subject. The largest gap is in math, where the school trails the district average by nearly 12 percentage points (26.18% vs. 38.03%). English and science show similar gaps of about 10.5 and 8.5 points, respectively. With 48.8% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a community with moderate economic need. While the school remains above the state average in math, its declining scores and falling state ranking suggest it may be entering a period of academic pressure. For parents, this school offers a strong graduation record but also highlights areas—particularly math proficiency and attendance—that may warrant attention and support.
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