Escambia County High School

1215 S Presley St
Atmore, AL 36502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Escambia County High School is a public high school in Atmore, Alabama. It is a part of the Escambia County Public School System.
Serving 405 students in grades 9-12, Escambia County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Escambia County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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School Overview

Escambia County High School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
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School Rankings

Escambia County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Escambia County High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#1246 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
30%
6-9%
47%
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
78%
32%
White
14%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Escambia County High School's ranking?
Escambia County High School is ranked #1246 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Escambia County High School often compared to?
Escambia County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Escambia County High School?
The graduation rate of Escambia County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Escambia County High School?
405 students attend Escambia County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Escambia County High School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Escambia County High School?
Escambia County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Escambia County High School offer ?
Escambia County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Escambia County High School part of?
Escambia County High School is part of Escambia County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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