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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 36561


At a glance
2
Schools
1,262
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedOrange Beach Elementary School11th of 680 Alabama elementary schools
Biggest riser
Orange Beach Elementary School up 15 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 36561 zip code area is home to two exceptional public schools - Orange Beach MiddleHigh School and Orange Beach Elementary School. Both schools are part of the highly-ranked Orange Beach City school district and are delivering outstanding educational outcomes for their students.

Orange Beach MiddleHigh School is ranked 26th out of 374 Alabama high schools and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with an impressive 90% 4-year graduation rate. Its students significantly outperform state averages on math, science, and English assessments. Similarly, Orange Beach Elementary School is ranked 11th out of 680 Alabama elementary schools and also holds a 5-star rating, with the majority of grades scoring over 80% proficiency in math and English.

While both schools have slightly elevated chronic absenteeism rates, they maintain favorable student-teacher ratios around 15:1 and serve diverse student populations with 22-24% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Overall, the Orange Beach schools are clear standouts in the region, providing a high-quality education and preparing their students for academic success.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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