For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,333 students in Escambia County, AL (there are 3 private schools, serving 341 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Escambia County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Escambia County, AL are Brewton Elementary School, Brewton Middle School and Flomaton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Escambia County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Escambia County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Escambia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brewton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Douglas Ave
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-8410
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-8410
Grades: PK-4
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Brewton Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1384 Old Castleberry Road
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-8420
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-8420
Grades: 5-8
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Flomaton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1634 Poplar St
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-3991
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-3991
Grades: PK-6
| 415 students
Rank: #44.
Tr Miller High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1835 Douglas Ave
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-8430
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-8430
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #55.
Pollardmccall Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3975 Old Highway 31
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-4070
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-4070
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
Rank: #66.
W S Neal Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Williamson St
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-7674
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-7674
Grades: PK-4
| 521 students
Rank: #77.
Flomaton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21200 Highway 31
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-2627
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-2627
Grades: 6-12
| 572 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
W S Neal Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
703 Williamson St
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-5035
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-5035
Grades: 5-8
| 406 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
W S Neal High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Andrew Jackson Street
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-4225
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-4225
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #1313.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Escambia County Alternative School
Alternative School
21280 Highway 31
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-4113
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-4113
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Escambiabrewton Career Technical Center
Vocational School
2824 Pea Ridge Rd
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-7829
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-7829
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Escambia County 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
Compass School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
21280 Hwy 31
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-2249
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-2249
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
20959 Highway 31
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-3401
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-3401
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Escambia County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Escambia County, AL include Brewton Elementary School, Brewton Middle School and Flomaton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Escambia County?
16 public schools are located in Escambia County.
What percentage of students in Escambia County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Escambia County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Escambia County?
Escambia County public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Escambia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Escambia County include: W S Neal High School vs. Tr Miller High School, Tr Miller High School vs. W S Neal High School, Rachel Patterson Elementary School vs. Huxford Elementary School
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