Foley High School ranked #850 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #719 in 2021 and consistently placing in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 30% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, but below the district average of 38%; reading proficiency declined to 21%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency stood at 30%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased to 1,634 students in 2023 with minority enrollment at 58%, reflecting a diverse student body ranked in the top 5% for diversity statewide; the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 68%, indicating growing socioeconomic need.
Foley High School serves grades 9–12 with 90 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, consistent with recent years.
The graduation rate was 77% in 2023, lower than the state average of 88% and showing a downward trend from 87% in 2019, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama high schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Foley High School's student population of 1,520 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,520 students
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Foley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foley High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#850 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
30%
12%
Black
17%
31%
White
41%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foley High School's ranking?
Foley High School is ranked #850 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Foley High School often compared to?
Foley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairhope High School, Daphne High School, Robertsdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foley High School?
The graduation rate of Foley High School is 77%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Foley High School?
1,520 students attend Foley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Foley High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foley High School?
Foley High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Foley High School offer ?
Foley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Foley High School part of?
Foley High School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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