Summerdale’s public schools outscore 65% of Alabama districts
36% of students in Summerdale’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Alabama average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving Summerdale, 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.
Summerdale’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 222 Alabama towns with household incomes within a quarter of Summerdale’s, its schools beat 57%, 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 ↓
One elementary school, then eight high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 18% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Snook Christian Academy (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.
What’s behind Summerdale’s grade
B+: better than 65% of Alabama school districts. 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 Summerdale, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Summerdale
Summerdale School
Grades PK–8 · 615 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Summerdale
Summerdale School
Grades PK–8 · 615 students · 17:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Summerdale
Summerdale School
Grades PK–8 · 615 students · 17:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Summerdale
Summerdale School
Grades PK–8 · 615 students · 17:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Summerdale
Summerdale School
Grades PK–8 · 615 students · 17:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Summerdale
Summerdale School
Grades PK–8 · 615 students · 17:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Summerdale
Summerdale School
Grades PK–8 · 615 students · 17:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Summerdale
Summerdale School
Grades PK–8 · 615 students · 17:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Summerdale
Summerdale School
Grades PK–8 · 615 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Summerdale
Summerdale School
Grades PK–8 · 615 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Summerdale’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
Summerdale vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Summerdale’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Summerdale | B+ | Baldwin County |
| Foley | B+ | Baldwin County |
| Robertsdale | B+ | Baldwin County |
All 2 neighbors share Baldwin County with Summerdale, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Summerdale
10 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 Summerdale’s schools
Are Summerdale’s schools good?
By Alabama’s own tests, yes: the public schools Summerdale children attend outscore 65% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 57%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Summerdale in?
Baldwin County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 31,965 students in 42 schools (2024–25).
Where do Summerdale 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 Summerdale’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 Summerdale 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 Summerdale?
Yes: Snook Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 381 students).
Parents talk
What Summerdale families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Summerdale → They have their own page.
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.