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Escambia County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,150 students in Escambia County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Escambia County School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
4,150 Students
747,434 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
38,261 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Escambia County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.62
# American Indian Students
145 Students
6,565 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
108 Students
74,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
1,642 Students
238,856 Students
% Black Students
40%
32%
# White Students
2,116 Students
393,027 Students
% White Students
51%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
113 Students
21,522 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
104
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
386
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
295
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
327
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
345
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
290
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
321
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
349
56,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
321
58,111
# Students in 8th Grade:
309
58,874
# Students in 9th Grade:
299
61,974
# Students in 10th Grade:
273
55,312
# Students in 11th Grade:
267
52,302
# Students in 12th Grade:
264
50,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,044 is higher than the state median of $12,938. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,768 is higher than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,044
$12,938
Spending / Student
$12,768
$12,156
Best Escambia County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
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: K-8
| 190 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 538 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 502 students
Rank: #55.
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: PK-3
| 498 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 259 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 407 students
Rank: #88.
Escambia County Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1565 Highway 21
Atmore, AL 36504
(251) 368-9105
Atmore, AL 36504
(251) 368-9105
Grades: 4-8
| 523 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 379 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 362 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Escambia County School District?
Escambia County School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,150 students.
What is the rank of Escambia County School District?
Escambia County School District is ranked #104 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Escambia County School District?
51% of Escambia County School District students are White, 40% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Escambia County School District?
Escambia County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Escambia County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,768 is higher than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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