Gulf Shores High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gulf Shores, Alabama 36547 · Gulf Shores City
#22 of 304 high schools in Alabama
#3605 of 16,910 nationally
About Gulf Shores High School
Gulf Shores High School is a public high located in Gulf Shores, in the Gulf Shores City school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 927 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 22nd of 304 ranked high schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 927.
There are 3 schools in Gulf Shores; Gulf Shores High School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gulf Shores High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Gulf Shores High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Gulf Shores Middle School
Gulf Shores · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students · 308 m away
Gulf Shores Elementary School
Gulf Shores · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,230 students · 420 m away
Orange Beach MiddleHigh School
Orange Beach · Public high · Grades 7–12
662 students · 6.0 km away
Swift Elementary School
Bon Secour · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
155 students · 7.3 km away
Orange Beach Elementary School
Orange Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
600 students · 12 km away
Foley High School
Foley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,520 students · 13 km away
Florence B Mathis Elementary
Foley · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,023 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Columbia High School
Huntsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
916 students
Decatur High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
915 students
Baldwin County High School
Bay Minette · Public high · Grades 9–12
940 students
Parker High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
942 students
Ardmore High School
Ardmore · Public high · Grades 6–12
964 students
Lillie B Williamson High School
Mobile · Public high · Grades 6–12
889 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gulf Shores High School a good school?
Gulf Shores High School has a Success Index (US) of 68.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #22 of 304 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gulf Shores High School rank in Alabama?
Gulf Shores High School ranks #22 of 304 high schools in Alabama and #3605 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gulf Shores High School?
Gulf Shores High School had 927 students in 2025.
Is Gulf Shores High School a elementary school or a high school?
Gulf Shores High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gulf Shores High School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Gulf Shores High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.