There are 42 schools in the USA with the word gulf in the name.
The word "gulf" is commonly found in U.S. public school names, especially in regions near the Gulf of Mexico, reflecting the strong geographic influence on community identity. Historically, many towns and cities across the southern United States developed along the Gulf Coast, making the term a familiar and meaningful reference for residents. The presence of the word in school names helps to instill local pride and connect students to the unique natural environment and maritime heritage of their area. Additionally, using a recognizable geographic feature in school names can foster a sense of belonging and continuity for generations of students and families who live near the coast. Such naming conventions also support educational projects centered on local history, ecology, and culture, further anchoring schools within their communities.
Alabama (3)
Gulf Shores Elementary School in Gulf Shores, ALGulf Shores High School in Gulf Shores, AL
Gulf Shores Middle School in Gulf Shores, AL
California (1)
Gulf Avenue Elementary School in Wilmington, CAFlorida (28)
Gulfcoasaint Christian Academy in Bradenton, FLGulf Elementary School in Cape Coral, FL
Gulf Middle School in Cape Coral, FL
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy in Clearwater, FL
Gulfstream Elementary School in Cutler Bay, FL
Gulf Breeze Elementary School in Gulf Breeze, FL
Gulf Breeze High School in Gulf Breeze, FL
Gulf Breeze Middle School in Gulf Breeze, FL
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School in Gulfport, FL
Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach in Hallandale Beach, FL
Gulfstream Early Childhood Center of Excellence in Hallandale Beach, FL
Gulf Trace Elementary School in Holiday, FL
Gulfside Elementary School in Holiday, FL
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South in Naples, FL
Gulf Coast High School in Naples, FL
Gulfview Middle School in Naples, FL
Gulf High School in New Port Richey, FL
Gulf Middle School in New Port Richey, FL
Gulf Highlands Elementary School in Port Richey, FL
Gulf Apex in Port St Joe, FL
Gulf Virtual Franchise in Port St Joe, FL
Gulf Gate Elementary School in Sarasota, FL
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology in Spring Hill, FL
Gulf Coast Elementary School in Spring Hill, FL
Gulfcoasaint Sda Elementary School in St Petersburg, FL
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School in St. Petersburg, FL
Mississippi (5)
Gulfport Central Middle School in Gulfport, MSGulfport High School in Gulfport, MS
Gulfport Vocational Annex in Gulfport, MS
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl School in Gulfport, MS
Texas (5)
Newgulf Elementary School in Boling, TXMiddle College High School at Hcc Gulfton in Houston, TX
Yes Prep - Gulfton in Houston, TX
New Middle #9 at Gulf Way School in Round Rock, TX
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate