Top Rankings
Gulf Shores City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,450 students in Gulf Shores City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Gulf Shores City School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,450 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Gulf Shores City School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 145 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.62
# American Indian Students
28 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
196 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
11%
# Black Students
108 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
5%
32%
# White Students
2,029 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
83%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
146
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
169
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
169
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
169
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
175
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
172
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
223
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
206
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
237
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
192
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
193
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
177
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,293 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,499 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,293
$12,892
Spending / Student
$14,499
$12,112
Best Gulf Shores City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gulf Shores Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 E 3rd St
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Grades: PK-5
| 1,062 students
Rank: #22.
Gulf Shores Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Rank: #33.
Gulf Shores High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 East 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Grades: 9-12
| 799 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gulf Shores City School District?
Gulf Shores City School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,450 students.
What is the rank of Gulf Shores City School District?
Gulf Shores City School District is ranked #13 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gulf Shores City School District?
83% of Gulf Shores City School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gulf Shores City School District?
Gulf Shores City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Gulf Shores City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,499 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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