Gulf Shores High School vs Swift Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 7.3 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
Swift Elementary School
Bon Secour · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
155 students
| Measure | Gulf Shores High School Gulf Shores, Alabama | Swift Elementary School Bon Secour, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 304 | #158 of 699 |
| National rank | #3605 of 16,910 | #17162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 927 | 155 |
| Enrollment | 927 | 155 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Gulf Shores | Bon Secour |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Shores High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 61.5).
- •Gulf Shores High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 74.2%).
- •Swift Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.5).
- •Gulf Shores High School is the larger school with 927 students compared with 155.
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 Swift Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Shores High School ranks higher (68.8 vs 61.5 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 Swift Elementary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Gulf Shores and Bon Secour in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Shores High School: 927. Swift Elementary School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Shores High School and Swift Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Gulf Shores High School is 22nd of 304 and Swift Elementary School is 158th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).