Enrollment
775
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairhope, AL
Fairhope Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fairhope Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010027000059
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairhope Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Fairhope · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairhope Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairhope Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Fairhope, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027000059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairhope Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairhope Middle School
Fairhope Middle School is a large middle school in Fairhope, Alabama, enrolling 775 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.6% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Alabama average.
Enrollment of 775 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 152 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #128, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 173 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 775 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students) and Fairhope High School (1,536 students) alongside Fairhope Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fairhope Middle School compares
Fairhope Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 51% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Alabama - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Fairhope Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin County, which includes Fairhope Middle School.
$11,999
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 37.3%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fairhope Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairhope Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~775 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fairhope Middle School
How many students attend Fairhope Middle School?
Fairhope Middle School has 775 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairhope, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairhope Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairhope Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairhope Middle School?
28.6% of students at Fairhope Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairhope Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fairhope Middle School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Fairhope, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairhope Middle School?
Fairhope Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairhope Middle School rank among public schools in Fairhope?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairhope Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Fairhope, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairhope on the city page.
Is Fairhope Middle School a good school?
Fairhope Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides Fairhope Middle School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Foley High School (1,520 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.
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