Gulf Shores Elementary School vs Orange Beach MiddleHigh School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.4 km 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
Orange Beach MiddleHigh School
Orange Beach · Public high · Grades 7–12
662 students
| Measure | Gulf Shores Elementary School Gulf Shores, Alabama | Orange Beach MiddleHigh School Orange Beach, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #226 of 699 | #9 of 304 |
| National rank | #20672 of 50,301 | #1860 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,230 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 1,230 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Gulf Shores | Orange Beach |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Beach MiddleHigh School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 56.4).
- •Orange Beach MiddleHigh School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 35.4%).
- •Orange Beach MiddleHigh School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.8).
- •Gulf Shores Elementary School is the larger school with 1,230 students compared with 662.
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 Orange Beach MiddleHigh School?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Beach MiddleHigh School ranks higher (76.5 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 Orange Beach MiddleHigh School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Shores Elementary School: 1,230. Orange Beach MiddleHigh School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Shores Elementary School and Orange Beach MiddleHigh School rank in Alabama?
Gulf Shores Elementary School is 226th of 699 and Orange Beach MiddleHigh School is 9th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).