Gulf Shores Elementary School vs Gulf Shores High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 420 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Shores Elementary School
Gulf Shores · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,230 students
Gulf Shores High School
Gulf Shores · Public high · Grades 9–12
927 students
| Measure | Gulf Shores Elementary School Gulf Shores, Alabama | Gulf Shores High School Gulf Shores, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #226 of 699 | #22 of 304 |
| National rank | #20672 of 50,301 | #3605 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,230 | 927 |
| Enrollment | 1,230 | 927 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Gulf Shores | Gulf Shores |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Shores High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 56.4).
- •Gulf Shores High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 35.4%).
- •Gulf Shores High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.8).
- •Gulf Shores Elementary School is the larger school with 1,230 students compared with 927.
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 Gulf Shores Elementary School better than Gulf Shores High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Shores High School ranks higher (68.8 vs 56.4 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 Gulf Shores Elementary School and Gulf Shores High School?
About 420 m in a straight line, between Gulf Shores and Gulf Shores in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Shores Elementary School: 1,230. Gulf Shores High School: 927. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Shores Elementary School and Gulf Shores High School rank in Alabama?
Gulf Shores Elementary School is 226th of 699 and Gulf Shores High School is 22nd of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).