Baldwin County had 1,932 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 82.2% of the 2,350 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the county increased compared to the previous school year, when 1,876 students were considered prepared for college.
Across Baldwin County, Elberta High School stood out, with almost 93.6% of students set to graduate considered ready for college. Meanwhile, Foley High School ranked last, with only 70.6% meeting the benchmark.
College readiness in the county varied based on students’ ethnicity. During the 2023-24 school year, while 60.6% of white students were considered ready for college, only 2.6% multiracial students achieved the same status. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Baldwin County had an overall graduation rate of 86.9%.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 8th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Elberta High School | 171 | 93.6% |
| Spanish Fort High School | 271 | 90.4% |
| Daphne High School | 417 | 88.2% |
| Baldwin County High School | 258 | 83.7% |
| Fairhope High School | 409 | 83.4% |
| Baldwin County Virtual School | 133 | 76.7% |
| Robertsdale High School | 324 | 74.4% |
| Foley High School | 367 | 70.6% |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.
