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Fairhope Middle School

Two Pirate Drive, Fairhope, AL 36532Baldwin County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
777
Students
Total enrolled
$14,037
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 23% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 777 students in grades 07–08 in Fairhope, Alabama.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,037 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Fairhope Middle School is a large middle in Fairhope, Alabama, serving grades 07–08 with 777 students. The district invests $14,037 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Fairhope Middle School

777
Total Students
16.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
33%
Free Lunch
48
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution395 male · 382 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility33%
National avg 52% · 259 students
Student Composition
81%
9%
Asian1%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black5%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010027000059

Academic Outcomes at Fairhope Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 21th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 36532

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,037Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,037
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,176
Student Support$2,667
Administration$1,684
Operations$2,106
Other$1,404
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,037 spent per student, an estimated $6,218 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
52%
State government
37.3%
Local (property tax)
52.2%
Federal programs
10.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Belforest Elementary SchoolRobertsdale Elementary SchoolFairhope West ElementaryFoley Elementary School
+14 more
↓
Middle
Daphne Middle SchoolFoley Middle SchoolCentral Baldwin Middle SchoolSpanish Fort Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Daphne High SchoolFairhope High SchoolFoley High SchoolRobertsdale High School
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyBaldwin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBaldwin County →
Phone: (251)928-2573
NCES ID: 010027000059
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Fairhope seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Baldwin County
High
Daphne High School
1,725 students · 09–12
40% FRL
High
Fairhope High School
1,629 students · 09–12
● 38 opp31% FRL
High
Foley High School
1,578 students · 09–12
75% FRL
High
Robertsdale High School
1,450 students · 09–12
● 39 opp64% FRL
High
Spanish Fort High School
1,188 students · 09–12
24% FRL
Elem
Belforest Elementary School
1,068 students · PK–06
31% FRL
Elem
Robertsdale Elementary School
1,056 students · PK–06
● 39 opp73% FRL
High
Baldwin County High School
1,039 students · 09–12
● 39 opp66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
Two Pirate Drive, Fairhope, AL 36532
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.