Fairhope High School vs Foley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 23 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
Foley High School
Foley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,520 students
| Measure | Fairhope High School Fairhope, Alabama | Foley High School Foley, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 304 | #166 of 304 |
| National rank | #1347 of 16,910 | #11714 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,536 | 1,520 |
| Enrollment | 1,536 | 1,520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 40% |
| city | Fairhope | Foley |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairhope High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 37.0).
- •Fairhope High School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 40%).
- •Fairhope High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 32%).
- •Fairhope High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 59.5%).
- •Fairhope High School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.7).
- •Fairhope High School is the larger school with 1,536 students compared with 1,520.
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 Foley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairhope High School ranks higher (79.5 vs 37.0 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 Foley High School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Fairhope and Foley in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairhope High School: 1,536. Foley High School: 1,520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairhope High School and Foley High School rank in Alabama?
Fairhope High School is 5th of 304 and Foley High School is 166th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).