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 22%), 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 88%.
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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gulf Shores High 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
| 882 students
Gulf Shores, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1600 East 3rd St
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Grades: PK-6
| 1,065 students
600 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Grades: 9-12
| 874 students
450 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Grades: 7-8
| 441 students
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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