Gulf Shores Middle School vs Swift Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Shores Middle School
Gulf Shores · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
Swift Elementary School
Bon Secour · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
155 students
| Measure | Gulf Shores Middle School Gulf Shores, Alabama | Swift Elementary School Bon Secour, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 263 | #158 of 699 |
| National rank | #6562 of 15,369 | #17162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 591 | 155 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 155 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Gulf Shores | Bon Secour |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swift Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 55.0).
- •Gulf Shores Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 74.2%).
- •Swift Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 19.1).
- •Gulf Shores Middle School is the larger school with 591 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Gulf Shores Middle School better than Swift Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Swift Elementary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 55.0 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 Middle School and Swift Elementary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Gulf Shores and Bon Secour in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Shores Middle School: 591. Swift Elementary School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Shores Middle School and Swift Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Gulf Shores Middle School is 72nd of 263 and Swift Elementary School is 158th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).