How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Foley Middle School | Gulf Shores Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Foley, AL | Gulf Shores, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 823 | 591 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 19.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.8% | 34.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Foley Middle School | Gulf Shores Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,089 | $13,300 |
| District | Baldwin County Public Schools | Gulf Shores City District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Foley Middle School | Gulf Shores Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.9% | 79.9% |
| African American | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.7% | 8.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.4% | 4.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Foley Middle School | Gulf Shores Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 416:1 | 637:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.4% | 10.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 235 | 76 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.