Summary:
The city of Orange Beach, Alabama is home to two exceptional public schools that consistently rank among the top in the state - Orange Beach MiddleHigh School and Orange Beach Elementary School. Both schools have earned a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with Orange Beach MiddleHigh School ranked 17th out of 378 Alabama high schools and Orange Beach Elementary ranked 26th out of 684 elementary schools in the state.
The academic performance at these schools is truly remarkable, with students significantly outperforming state averages across all tested subjects and grade levels. For example, 11th grade math proficiency at Orange Beach MiddleHigh School is 46.73%, compared to the state average of just 23.12%. Similarly, 3rd-6th grade math and English proficiency rates at Orange Beach Elementary range from 58.59% to 88.06%, well above the state's 31.56% to 62.8% averages. This consistent academic excellence suggests the schools are providing a high-quality education and effectively preparing students for success.
While the student populations at both schools are predominantly white, with limited racial/ethnic diversity, the schools serve a relatively affluent community as evidenced by their lower-than-average free/reduced lunch rates. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the schools' outstanding performance. Nonetheless, the Orange Beach City school district has clearly established a culture of academic achievement that sets a high bar for schools in the region.
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