Total enrollment
2,748
+522 (+23%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Gulf Shores
Alabama · Public K-12
In Gulf Shores, Alabama, public K-12 schools total 3 and serve approximately 2,748 students, with an average school size of 916.
4-year change in Gulf Shores
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
16,401
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,748
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Shores Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 1,230 |
| Gulf Shores High School | High | 09-12 | 927 |
| Gulf Shores Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 591 |
About Gulf Shores
Public education in Gulf Shores, Alabama runs across 3 schools that enrolls roughly 2,748 students. By footprint, Gulf Shores sits in the low-population bracket.
For a sense of the school types, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Gulf Shores average about 916 students each, 68% higher than the Alabama norm.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment rose 23%: 2,226 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,748 in SY 2024-25.
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