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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,338 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 40% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
2,338 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Gulf Shores City School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 143 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.62
# American Indian Students
28 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
40 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
163 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%
# Black Students
99 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
4%
32%
# White Students
1,985 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
85%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
70
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
157
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
151
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
150
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
172
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
162
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
143
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
202
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
184
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
203
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
188
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
180
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
176
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
200
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,074 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,193 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,074
$12,931
Spending / Student
$15,193
$12,150
Best Gulf Shores City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gulf Shores Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1600 E 3rd St
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Grades: PK-5
| 1,005 students
Rank: #22.
Gulf Shores Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 62%)
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
(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
| 744 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gulf Shores City School District?
Gulf Shores City School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,338 students.
What is the rank of Gulf Shores City School District?
Gulf Shores City School District is ranked #11 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gulf Shores City School District?
85% of Gulf Shores City School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gulf Shores City School District?
Gulf Shores City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Gulf Shores City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,193 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
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