Columbia High School vs Gulf Shores High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 504 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia High School
Huntsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
916 students
Gulf Shores High School
Gulf Shores · Public high · Grades 9–12
927 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Huntsville, Alabama | Gulf Shores High School Gulf Shores, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #225 of 304 | #22 of 304 |
| National rank | #13673 of 16,910 | #3605 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 916 | 927 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 927 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Huntsville | Gulf Shores |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Shores High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 28.4).
- •Gulf Shores High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 57.5%).
- •Gulf Shores High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.0).
- •Gulf Shores High School is the larger school with 927 students compared with 916.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia High School better than Gulf Shores High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Shores High School ranks higher (68.8 vs 28.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbia High School and Gulf Shores High School?
About 504 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Gulf Shores in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 916. Gulf Shores High School: 927. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Gulf Shores High School rank in Alabama?
Columbia High School is 225th of 304 and Gulf Shores High School is 22nd of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).