Gulf Shores City School District

Gulf Shores City has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

The average composite rating for Gulf Shores City is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

Gulf Shores City's district-level spending was $13,300 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

The average student-teacher ratio in Gulf Shores City is 17.4:1.

Gulf Shores Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Gulf Shores City with a composite score of 8.2/10.

Across schools in Gulf Shores City with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

Gulf Shores City has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.