Best Schools in 36535, AL
36535, AL has 17 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,666 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 36535 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 36535, AL
The top high schools in 36535, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gulf Shores High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gulf Shores City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 799 Students
2. Elberta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
3. Foley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1578 Students
Best Middle Schools in 36535, AL
The top middle schools in 36535, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairhope Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 777 Students
2. Elberta Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 267 Students
3. Gulf Shores Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gulf Shores City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
4. Foley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 783 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 36535, AL
The top elementary schools in 36535, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gulf Shores Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gulf Shores City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1062 Students
2. Elberta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 884 Students
3. Magnolia School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 894 Students
4. Summerdale School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 573 Students
5. Foley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 992 Students
6. Florence B Mathis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 915 Students
7. Swift Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 118 Students
8. Small Steps Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Small Steps Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 27 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 36535, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
36535, AL has a total population of 35,840 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 36535, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 36535, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 36535, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 36535, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 36535, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 36535, AL
How many schools are in 36535, AL?
36535, AL has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,666 students in total.
How do schools in 36535 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 36535 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 36535 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 36535?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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