For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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