For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 882 students in Gulf Shores, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Gulf Shores, AL is Gulf Shores High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gulf Shores, AL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Gulf Shores have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public high schools.
Gulf Shores, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gulf Shores High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gulf Shores, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gulf Shores High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 East 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Gr: 9-12 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Gulf Shores, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1600 East 3rd St
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gr: PK-6 | 1,065 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
600 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
450 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Gr: 7-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gulf Shores, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Gulf Shores, AL include Gulf Shores High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gulf Shores?
1 public high schools are located in Gulf Shores.
What is the racial composition of students in Gulf Shores?
Gulf Shores public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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