For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,645 students in Grand Bay, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Grand Bay, AL are Cora Castlen Elementary School, Breitling Elementary School and Grand Bay Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Bay, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Grand Bay have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Grand Bay, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cora Castlen Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9960 School House Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6733
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6733
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Breitling Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8350 Grand Bay Wilmer Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Grand Bay Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12800 Cunningham Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6511
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6511
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grand Bay, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Grand Bay, AL include Cora Castlen Elementary School, Breitling Elementary School and Grand Bay Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Grand Bay?
3 public schools are located in Grand Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Bay?
Grand Bay public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Grand Bay are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grand Bay include: Cora Castlen Elementary School vs. Breitling Elementary School
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