Gulf Shores High School vs Orange Beach MiddleHigh School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Shores High School
Gulf Shores · Public high · Grades 9–12
927 students
Orange Beach MiddleHigh School
Orange Beach · Public high · Grades 7–12
662 students
| Measure | Gulf Shores High School Gulf Shores, Alabama | Orange Beach MiddleHigh School Orange Beach, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #22 of 304 | #9 of 304 |
| National rank | #3605 of 16,910 | #1860 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 927 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 927 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 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 68.8).
- •Orange Beach MiddleHigh School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 28.3%).
- •Orange Beach MiddleHigh School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.5).
- •Gulf Shores High School is the larger school with 927 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 High School better than Orange Beach MiddleHigh School?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Beach MiddleHigh School ranks higher (76.5 vs 68.8 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 High School and Orange Beach MiddleHigh School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Shores High School: 927. Orange Beach MiddleHigh School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Shores High School and Orange Beach MiddleHigh School rank in Alabama?
Gulf Shores High School is 22nd of 304 and Orange Beach MiddleHigh School is 9th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).