Best Schools in 36542, AL
36542, AL has 19 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 14,819 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 36542 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 36542, AL
The top high schools in 36542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairhope High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
2. Orange Beach Middlehigh School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange Beach City • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 631 Students
3. Gulf Shores High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gulf Shores City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 799 Students
4. Elberta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
5. Foley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1578 Students
6. Alma Bryant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mobile County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1617 Students
Best Middle Schools in 36542, AL
The top middle schools in 36542, 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
5. Peter F Alba Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mobile County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 36542, AL
The top elementary schools in 36542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orange Beach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange Beach City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 628 Students
2. Dauphin Island Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mobile County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 61 Students
3. Gulf Shores Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gulf Shores City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1062 Students
4. Elberta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 884 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
Education & Community Snapshot in 36542, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
36542, AL has a total population of 17,701 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 36542, 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 36542, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 36542, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 36542, 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 36542, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 36542, AL
How many schools are in 36542, AL?
36542, AL has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 14,819 students in total.
How do schools in 36542 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 36542 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 36542 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 36542?
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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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations