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Schools in Daphne · Baldwin County School District

Daphne’s public schools outscore 65% of Alabama districts

On the state math tests, 36% of Daphne’s students scored proficient, above the Alabama average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving Daphne, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Alabama, not nationally.

#62of 187 Alabama townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Alabama state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
57%
▲ 10 pts vs AL 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
36%
▲ 9 pts vs AL 27%
2021–22
Graduate on time
87%
▼ 3 pts vs AL 90%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.4K
▲ 4% vs AL $13.9K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.8
AL 17.0 · smaller classes
Schools in town
6
4,532 students on the public path
In brief

Daphne’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 151 Alabama towns with household incomes within a quarter of Daphne’s, its schools beat 60%, lower than their 65% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 57% and math 36% in spring 2022, against 47% and 27% statewide; 87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,438 per student, against $13,926 across Alabama (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Daphne Middle School, then Daphne High School. Enrollment is up 18% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Bayside Academy (private) is in town. Baldwin County Virtual School, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Daphne’s grade

A− Test scoresC− Graduation

B+: better than 65% of Alabama school districts, #62 of 187 Alabama towns. Test scores are above the Alabama average; graduation is below it.

Alabama school districts we grade (146)Better than 65%
Lower resultsHigher results
Alabama towns with similar household incomes (151)Better than 60%
BB+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 16,578 test results and a graduating class of 2,350 could put Daphne anywhere from B to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Daphne’s students in the tested grades sat them (16,660 in math, 16,495 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Daphne, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–62 schoolsDepends on your addressA− to A
7–8Daphne Middle SchoolBaldwin County School DistrictA−
9–12Daphne High SchoolBaldwin County School DistrictB+

Daphne’s public schools are run by Baldwin County School District, which also serves Bay Minette, Elberta, Fairhope and Foley and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Baldwin County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 42 schools · 31,965 students, up 18% since 2020–21 · 15.8 per teacher (AL 17.0)
$14,438AL $13,926 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading57%
State average 47.3% · 16495 students tested
Math36%
State average 27.2% · 16660 students tested

Daphne vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Daphne’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
DaphneB+Baldwin County
Spanish FortB+Baldwin County
FairhopeB+Baldwin County

All 2 neighbors share Baldwin County with Daphne, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Daphne

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Alabama’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Daphneby address
Daphne East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
A
947 students16:1Rate it →
Daphne Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3
A−
671 students15:1Rate it →
W J Carroll Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 4–6
A
414 students15:1Rate it →
Daphne Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8
A−
861 students18:1Rate it →
Daphne High School
High · Grades 9–12
B+
1,639 students16:1Rate it →
Online schools based in Daphnenot counted as local schools
Baldwin County Virtual School
High · Grades 7–12
B+
Online
298 students13:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Bayside Academy
Grades PK–12
Private · Nonsectarian
852 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Daphne’s schools

Are Daphne’s schools good?

By Alabama’s own tests, yes: the public schools Daphne children attend outscore 65% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #62 of 187 Alabama towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 60%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Daphne in?

Baldwin County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 31,965 students in 42 schools (2024–25).

Where do Daphne kids go to high school?

Daphne High School, with 1,639 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Daphne’s graduation rate?

87% of the class of 2023 in Baldwin County School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama.

How much does Daphne spend per student?

$14,438 in Baldwin County School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Daphne?

Yes: Bayside Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 852 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Alabama. Stars are from neighbors.