Escambia County High School in Atmore, AL, served grades 9–12 with an enrollment of 405 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, ranking #1246 in the state, showing a decline from #855 in 2011.
Math proficiency was 5%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 6–9%, lower than the state average near 47%; science proficiency was 10–14%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment was high at 86%, with 331 students (82%) eligible for free lunch, reflecting sustained socioeconomic challenges and demographic stability over recent years.
The graduation rate ranged from 85–89%, consistently below the state average of approximately 88–90% in recent years.
Enrollment declined steadily from approximately 699 students in 1999 to 405 in 2023, with corresponding reductions in faculty from 40 to 22 teachers.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Atmore area, with most students within a 20-30 minute drive (avg. 11.3 mi., furthest 19.5 mi.).
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Escambia County High School's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
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 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1246 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
80%
31%
White
13%
50%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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?
390 students attend Escambia County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Escambia County High School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Escambia County High School?
Escambia County High School has a student ration of 19:1, 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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