For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,637 students in Grand Bay, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Grand Bay, AL are Cora Castlen Elementary School, Breitling Elementary School and Grand Bay Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Bay, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Grand Bay have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Grand Bay, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cora Castlen Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9960 School House Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6733
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6733
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Breitling Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8350 Grand Bay Wilmer Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Grand Bay Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12800 Cunningham Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6511
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6511
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grand Bay, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Grand Bay, AL include Cora Castlen Elementary School, Breitling Elementary School and Grand Bay Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Grand Bay?
3 public schools are located in Grand Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Bay?
Grand Bay public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Grand Bay are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grand Bay include: Cora Castlen Elementary School vs. Breitling Elementary School, Breitling Elementary School vs. Cora Castlen Elementary School
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