For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,063 students in Atmore, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Atmore, AL are Huxford Elementary School, Rachel Patterson 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Atmore have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Atmore, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huxford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
637 Huxford Road
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 294-5475
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 294-5475
Gr: K-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Rachel Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: 1-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Escambia County Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1565 Highway 21
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-9105
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-9105
Gr: 6-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Atmore, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Atmore, AL include Huxford Elementary School, Rachel Patterson Elementary School and Escambia County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Atmore?
3 public elementary schools are located in Atmore.
What is the racial composition of students in Atmore?
Atmore public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Atmore are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Atmore include: Rachel Patterson Elementary School vs. Huxford Elementary School, Huxford Elementary School vs. Rachel Patterson Elementary School
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