Serving 1,634 students in grades 9-12, Foley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,634 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- 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 1,634 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
30%
11%
Black
15%
32%
White
42%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
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, Robertsdale High School, Daphne 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?
1,634 students attend Foley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Foley High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% 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 18:1, which is higher 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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