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Schools in Foley · Baldwin County School District

Foley’s public schools outscore 65% of Alabama districts

In Foley, 36% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Alabama average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving Foley, 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
5
4,388 students on the public path
In brief

Foley’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 235 Alabama towns with household incomes within a quarter of Foley’s, its schools beat 58%, 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 Foley Middle School, then Foley High School. Enrollment is up 18% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Uphc Small Steps Learning Center (private) is in town. 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 Foley’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 (235)Better than 58%
BB+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 16,578 test results and a graduating class of 2,350 could put Foley anywhere from B to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Foley’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 Foley, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–62 schoolsDepends on your addressB− to B
7–8Foley Middle SchoolBaldwin County School DistrictC+
9–12Foley High SchoolBaldwin County School DistrictC+

Foley’s public schools are run by Baldwin County School District, which also serves Bay Minette, Daphne, Elberta and Fairhope 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

Foley vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
FoleyB+Baldwin County
Gulf ShoresAGulf Shores City
SummerdaleB+Baldwin County
Orange BeachAOrange Beach City

Every school in Foley

5 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 Foleyby address
Florence B Mathis Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–6
B−
1,023 students17:1Rate it →
Foley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
B
1,022 students16:1Rate it →
Foley Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8
C+
823 students17:1Rate it →
Foley High School
High · Grades 9–12
C+
1,520 students16:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Uphc Small Steps Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Religious
3 students2:1Rate it →

Questions about Foley’s schools

Are Foley’s schools good?

By Alabama’s own tests, yes: the public schools Foley 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 58%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Foley in?

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

Where do Foley kids go to high school?

Foley High School, with 1,520 students; its own test results earn a C+.

What is Foley’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 Foley 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 Foley?

Yes: Uphc Small Steps Learning Center (religious, grades PK–K, 3 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.