Best Schools in 36561, AL
36561, AL has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 9,912 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 36561 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 36561, AL
The top high schools in 36561, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orange Beach Middlehigh School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange Beach City • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 631 Students
2. Gulf Shores High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gulf Shores City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 799 Students
3. Elberta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
4. Foley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1578 Students
Best Middle Schools in 36561, AL
The top middle schools in 36561, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elberta Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 267 Students
2. Gulf Shores Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gulf Shores City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
3. Foley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 783 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 36561, AL
The top elementary schools in 36561, 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. Gulf Shores Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gulf Shores City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1062 Students
3. Elberta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 884 Students
4. Foley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 992 Students
5. Florence B Mathis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 915 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 36561, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
36561, AL has a total population of 8,438 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 36561, 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 36561, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 36561, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 36561, 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 36561, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 36561, AL
How many schools are in 36561, AL?
36561, AL has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,912 students in total.
How do schools in 36561 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 36561 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 36561 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 36561?
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: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations