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Baldwin County

Alabama · Public School District
43
Schools
31,008
Students
$14,037
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
54.9%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
90.8%
Graduation Rate
+4.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Baldwin County is a public school district in Alabama serving 31,008 students across 43 schools. It includes 25 elementary, 8 middle, 10 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,037 is near the national average for a US public school district. 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (43)
Elementary Schools25 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Baldwin County Elementary Virtual SchoolKG–08216
Bay Minette Elementary SchoolPK–06796
Belforest Elementary SchoolPK–061,068
Daphne East Elementary SchoolPK–06930
Daphne Elementary SchoolPK–03693
Delta Elementary SchoolPK–06211
Elberta Elementary SchoolPK–06884
Elsanor SchoolPK–06362
Fairhope East ElementaryKG–06740
Fairhope West ElementaryPK–061,007
Florence B Mathis ElementaryPK–06915
Foley Elementary SchoolPK–06992
J Larry Newton SchoolPK–06827
Loxley Elementary SchoolPK–06482
Magnolia SchoolPK–06894
Perdido Elementary SchoolPK–08631
Pine Grove Elementary SchoolPK–06462
Robertsdale Elementary SchoolPK–061,056
Rockwell Elementary SchoolPK–06724
Rosinton SchoolPK–06345
Silverhill SchoolPK–06485
Spanish Fort Elementary SchoolPK–06763
Stapleton SchoolPK–06193
Summerdale SchoolPK–08573
Swift Elementary SchoolPK–06118
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,037Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
37%
52%
State
37.3%
Local (property tax)
52.2%
Federal
10.5%

Funding is shared between state (37%) and local sources (52%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
43
Schools
31,008
Students
55%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.8%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.8% graduation rate — 4.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 43 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Baldwin County?
Baldwin County has 43 public schools, serving a total of 31,008 students.
What is the graduation rate for Baldwin County?
The graduation rate is 90.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Baldwin County spend per student?
Baldwin County spends $14,037 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Baldwin County?
55% of students in Baldwin County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Baldwin County?
No, Baldwin County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Baldwin County serve?
Baldwin County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Baldwin County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Baldwin County is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.