Orange Beach City School District

4544 Orange Beach Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561

Top Rankings

Orange Beach City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,262 students in Orange Beach City School District.
Public Schools in Orange Beach City School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
1,262 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

This School District
State Average (AL)
61%
30%
(2022-23)
22.5%
22.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.64
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
2%
31%
% White
89%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Orange Beach City School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
4900 S Wilson Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 981-5662
Gr: PK-6 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
23908 Canal Road
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 967-5306
Gr: 7-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Orange Beach City School District?
Orange Beach City School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,262 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange Beach City School District?
89% of Orange Beach City School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Orange Beach City School District?
Orange Beach City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

Recent Articles

Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,262 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Quick Links