Orange Beach MiddleHigh School

Orange Beach MiddleHigh School in Orange Beach, AL, serves 662 students in grades 7-12 within the highly rated Orange Beach City district, which ranks in the 98th percentile statewide. The school itself is a standout performer, ranking 9th out of 380 high schools in Alabama for 2025-2026—a remarkable jump from 26th place just two years prior—and it holds a perfect 100% graduation rate, well above the state average of 91.5%.

Academically, this school delivers results that are often double or triple the state averages. In 11th grade, 57% of students are proficient in math (vs. 27% statewide), 70% in science (vs. 36%), and 59% in English (vs. 34%). The 8th-grade science program is especially impressive, with 95% of students proficient compared to just 54% statewide. Perhaps most notably, the school achieves exceptional outcomes with economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the 99th percentile statewide—a testament to strong support systems that help all learners thrive. Female students rank 7th statewide, while male students rank 14th, both in the 96th percentile or higher.

Compared to nearby schools, Orange Beach stands out clearly. It outranks Gulf Shores High School (23rd in the state) in math proficiency and graduation rate, though Gulf Shores has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (6.5% vs. 11.6%). The gap widens dramatically against Foley High School (152nd) and Robertsdale High School (113th), where Orange Beach's math proficiency is more than double Foley's and English proficiency is nearly 22 points higher than Robertsdale's. The school has also cut chronic absenteeism from 26.6% to 11.6% in just two years, now below the state average. While 7th-grade math scores have dipped recently, the overall trajectory is strongly positive, making this an elite choice for families in the Gulf Coast region.