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Best Schools in Foley, AL
Foley, AL has 21 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 17,246 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Foley don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Foley, AL
The top high schools in Foley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairhope High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
2. Gulf Shores High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gulf Shores City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 799 Students
3. Elberta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
4. Robertsdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1450 Students
5. Foley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1578 Students
Best Middle Schools in Foley, AL
The top middle schools in Foley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairhope Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 777 Students
2. Elberta Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 267 Students
3. Gulf Shores Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gulf Shores City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
4. Central Baldwin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 757 Students
5. Foley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 783 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Foley, AL
The top elementary schools in Foley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. J Larry Newton School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 827 Students
2. Gulf Shores Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gulf Shores City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1062 Students
3. Elberta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 884 Students
4. Magnolia School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 894 Students
5. Summerdale School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 573 Students
6. Silverhill School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 485 Students
7. Foley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 992 Students
8. Robertsdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1056 Students
9. Florence B Mathis Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 915 Students
10. Swift Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 118 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Foley, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Foley, AL has a total population of 34,142 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Foley, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Foley, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Foley, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Foley, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Foley, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Foley, AL
How many schools are in Foley, AL?
Foley, AL has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 17,246 students in total.
How do schools in Foley perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Foley score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Foley don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Foley?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Foley
5 of 5 schools in Foley carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 5
All 5 public schools we grade in Foley. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.