Orange Beach Middlehigh School (Closed 2023)

Serving 541 students in grades 7-12, Orange Beach Middlehigh School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

Orange Beach Middlehigh School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(21-22)
49%
29%
64%
47%
65-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
90%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
(21-22)
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orange Beach Middlehigh School?
The graduation rate of Orange Beach Middlehigh School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Orange Beach Middlehigh School?
541 students attend Orange Beach Middlehigh School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Orange Beach Middlehigh School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orange Beach Middlehigh School?
Orange Beach Middlehigh School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orange Beach Middlehigh School offer ?
Orange Beach Middlehigh School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orange Beach Middlehigh School part of?
Orange Beach Middlehigh School is part of Baldwin County School District.

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