For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,668 students in Atmore, AL (there are 3 private schools, serving 341 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Atmore, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Atmore, AL are Rachel Patterson Elementary School, Huxford Elementary School and Escambia County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atmore, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Atmore have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Atmore, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rachel Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1102 W Craig St
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-4860
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-4860
Grades: K-4
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Huxford Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
637 Huxford Road
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 294-5475
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 294-5475
Grades: K-6
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Escambia County Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1565 Highway 21
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-9105
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-9105
Grades: 5-8
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
Escambia County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1215 S Presley St
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-9181
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-9181
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Atmore, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
501 Beck St
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-4245
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-4245
Grades: 3-4
| 279 students
Pathway At Baldwin (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
23750 Ewing Farm Rd
Atmore, AL 36502
(334) 894-5405
Atmore, AL 36502
(334) 894-5405
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Atmore, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Atmore, AL include Rachel Patterson Elementary School, Huxford Elementary School and Escambia County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Atmore?
5 public schools are located in Atmore.
What percentage of students in Atmore go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Atmore are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Atmore?
Atmore public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Atmore are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Atmore include: Rachel Patterson Elementary School vs. Huxford Elementary School, Huxford Elementary School vs. Rachel Patterson Elementary School
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