Gulf Shores City School District

300 East 16th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Gulf Shores City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,450 students in Gulf Shores City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Gulf Shores City School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,450 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Gulf Shores City School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#12 out of 145 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Gulf Shores City  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gulf Shores City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gulf Shores City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gulf Shores City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Gulf Shores City  School District and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.62
# American Indian Students
28 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
196 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
11%
# Black Students
108 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
5%
32%
# White Students
2,029 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
83%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
62
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
146
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
169
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
169
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
169
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
175
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
172
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
223
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
206
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
237
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
192
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
193
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
177
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,293 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,499 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Gulf Shores City  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$36 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart displays total spending of Gulf Shores City  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,293
$12,892
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Gulf Shores City  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,499
$12,112
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Gulf Shores City  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Gulf Shores City School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gulf Shores Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 E 3rd St
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Grades: PK-5
| 1,062 students
Rank: #22.
Gulf Shores Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
450 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Rank: #33.
Gulf Shores High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 East 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Grades: 9-12
| 799 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gulf Shores City School District?
Gulf Shores City School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,450 students.
What is the rank of Gulf Shores City School District?
Gulf Shores City School District is ranked #13 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gulf Shores City School District?
83% of Gulf Shores City School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gulf Shores City School District?
Gulf Shores City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Gulf Shores City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,499 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in AL)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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