Serving 541 students in grades 7-12, Orange Beach Middlehigh School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange Beach Middlehigh School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Orange Beach Middlehigh School's student population of 541 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orange Beach Middlehigh School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Beach Middlehigh School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#77 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
n/a
32%
White
90%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Beach Middlehigh School's ranking?
Orange Beach Middlehigh School is ranked #77 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Orange Beach Middlehigh School often compared to?
Orange Beach Middlehigh Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gulf Shores High School, Baldwin County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Orange Beach Middlehigh School?
541 students attend Orange Beach Middlehigh School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Orange Beach Middlehigh School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Beach Middlehigh School?
Orange Beach Middlehigh School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Orange Beach Middlehigh School offer ?
Orange Beach Middlehigh School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Orange Beach Middlehigh School part of?
Orange Beach Middlehigh School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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