Stapleton’s public schools outscore 65% of Alabama districts
36% of students in Stapleton’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Alabama average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving Stapleton, 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.
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.
Stapleton’s schools, in brief
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 ↓
One elementary school, then nine middle and eight high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 18% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
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.
What’s behind Stapleton’s grade
B+: better than 65% of Alabama school districts, #62 of 187 Alabama towns. Test scores are above the Alabama average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Stapleton, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Stapleton
Stapleton School
Grades PK–6 · 203 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Stapleton
Stapleton School
Grades PK–6 · 203 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Stapleton
Stapleton School
Grades PK–6 · 203 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Stapleton
Stapleton School
Grades PK–6 · 203 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Stapleton
Stapleton School
Grades PK–6 · 203 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Stapleton
Stapleton School
Grades PK–6 · 203 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Stapleton
Stapleton School
Grades PK–6 · 203 students · 15:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Stapleton
Stapleton School
Grades PK–6 · 203 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Stapleton’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.
Well above the state in reading
Stapleton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Stapleton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Stapleton | B+ | Baldwin County |
| Loxley | B+ | Baldwin County |
| Spanish Fort | B+ | Baldwin County |
| Bay Minette | B+ | Baldwin County |
All 3 neighbors share Baldwin County with Stapleton, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Stapleton
18 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).
Questions about Stapleton’s schools
Are Stapleton’s schools good?
By Alabama’s own tests, yes: the public schools Stapleton children attend outscore 65% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #62 of 187 Alabama towns. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Stapleton in?
Baldwin County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 31,965 students in 42 schools (2024–25).
Where do Stapleton kids go to high school?
One of 8 high schools, depending on your address: Daphne High School, Fairhope High School, Foley High School, Robertsdale High School, Spanish Fort High School, Baldwin County High School, Elberta High School and Baldwin Preparatory Academy.
What is Stapleton’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 Stapleton spend per student?
$14,438 in Baldwin County School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Stapleton families are saying about school.
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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.