| Index | Orange Beach | Alabama | National |
| Average Test Scores | 80% | 44% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 1 | 1,307 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | n/a | 353 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 1 | 102 | 7,963 |
| Index | Orange Beach | Alabama | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 89.0% | 80.7% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 88.2% | 79.2% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 68.8% | 53.8% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 45.0% | 31.9% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 37.2% | 24.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 11.0% | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 2.0% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 1 public schools, n/a private schools and 1 post-secondary schools in Orange Beach. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Orange Beach, AL schools is 80%. The average student to teacher ratio is 13:1. In Orange Beach, AL, an average of 89.0% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 88.2% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Gulf Shores, AL | 12,550 | 63% | 30.9% |
| Bon Secour, AL | 2,010 | 62% | 29.2% |
| Elberta, AL | 1,958 | 61% | 27.1% |
| Summerdale, AL | 1,429 | 46% | 4.2% |
| Foley, AL | 19,337 | 43% | 9.6% |
| Orange Beach, AL | 6,130 | 80% | 66.7% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Wheelersburg, OH | 6,129 | 80% | 66.7% |
| Holtville, CA | 6,129 | 51% | 5.4% |
| South Williamsport, PA | 6,129 | 53% | 10.8% |
| Pauls Valley, OK | 6,128 | 40% | 16.9% |
| Twin Lakes, WI | 6,134 | 42% | 12.5% |
| Orange Beach, AL | 6,130 | 80% | 66.7% |
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