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Gulf Shores High School vs. Fairhope High School

Should you attend Gulf Shores High School or Fairhope High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Gulf Shores High School
600 East 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Fairhope High School
18800 Greeno Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Gulf Shores High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Fairhope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 882 students in grades 9-12, Gulf Shores High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Fairhope High School ranked #355 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #53 in 2010 and #58 in 2019, placing it in the top 30% statewide but showing a downward trend in recent years.
Math proficiency was 54% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 45%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency stood at 54%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable around 1,629 students in 2023 with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 16:1, improving from 18:1 in 2022; eligibility for free lunch increased to 27%, indicating a socioeconomic rise since 2022.
The school served grades 9 through 12 with 1,642 students and 100 teachers in total; minority enrollment was 23% in 2023, reflecting a diverse student body including Hispanic, Black, Asian, and multiracial students.
The graduation rate was 87% in 2023, slightly below the state average of 88%, marking a decline from previous years when it consistently exceeded or matched state levels.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
882 students
1,642 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gulf Shores High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fairhope High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gulf Shores High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fairhope High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
100 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gulf Shores High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fairhope High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Shores High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gulf Shores City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fairhope High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#400 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#355 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gulf Shores High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fairhope High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in AL)
54%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gulf Shores High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gulf Shores City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairhope High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gulf Shores High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gulf Shores City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairhope High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gulf Shores High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gulf Shores City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairhope High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
87%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Gulf Shores High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Gulf Shores City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Fairhope High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gulf Shores High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fairhope High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
18
Grade 9 Students
240
420
Grade 10 Students
243
437
Grade 11 Students
201
373
Grade 12 Students
198
394
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gulf Shores High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gulf Shores City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fairhope High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gulf Shores High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gulf Shores City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fairhope High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gulf Shores High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gulf Shores City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fairhope High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gulf Shores High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gulf Shores City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fairhope High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
80%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gulf Shores High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gulf Shores City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fairhope High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gulf Shores High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gulf Shores City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fairhope High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gulf Shores High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gulf Shores City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fairhope High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gulf Shores High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gulf Shores City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fairhope High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gulf Shores High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gulf Shores City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fairhope High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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