Fairhope High School vs Fairhope West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairhope High School
Fairhope · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,536 students
Fairhope West Elementary
Fairhope · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
972 students
| Measure | Fairhope High School Fairhope, Alabama | Fairhope West Elementary Fairhope, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #5 of 304 | #25 of 699 |
| National rank | #1347 of 16,910 | #3627 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,536 | 972 |
| Enrollment | 1,536 | 972 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 84% |
| city | Fairhope | Fairhope |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairhope West Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 79.5).
- •Fairhope West Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 75%).
- •Fairhope High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Fairhope High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 27%).
- •Fairhope High School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.4).
- •Fairhope High School is the larger school with 1,536 students compared with 972.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairhope High School better than Fairhope West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairhope West Elementary ranks higher (82.5 vs 79.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fairhope High School and Fairhope West Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Fairhope and Fairhope in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairhope High School: 1,536. Fairhope West Elementary: 972. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairhope High School and Fairhope West Elementary rank in Alabama?
Fairhope High School is 5th of 304 and Fairhope West Elementary is 25th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).