Escambia County School District
School District · Brewton, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,614
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,614
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Evaluating Escambia County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Escambia County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Rachel Patterson Elementary School
Atmore · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Flomaton Elementary School
Flomaton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
W S Neal Elementary School
East Brewton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#103 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,614
+$1,806 vs Alabama median
District size
4,162 students
Larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Escambia County ranks #103 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Escambia County's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rachel Patterson Elementary School (8.4/10), Flomaton Elementary School (8.3/10), and W S Neal Elementary School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 93% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Escambia County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Escambia County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rachel Patterson Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Flomaton Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | W S Neal Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Pollardmccall Junior High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Flomaton High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 6 | W S Neal Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Escambia County Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Huxford Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | W S Neal High School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Escambia County High School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Escambia County
Escambia County is a Brewton, Alabama school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,162 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1. The district invests $14,614 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Escambia County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rachel Patterson Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Escambia County students show an average math proficiency of 46.8% and ELA proficiency of 55.0%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Escambia County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Escambia County with test data.
Schools in Escambia County
10 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Brewton
- Total Enrollment
- 4,162
- Teachers (FTE)
- 239
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Escambia County?
Escambia County has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Escambia County?
The average composite rating for Escambia County is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Escambia County?
Escambia County spends $14,614 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Escambia County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Escambia County is 17.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Escambia County?
Rachel Patterson Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Escambia County with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Escambia County?
Across schools in Escambia County with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Escambia County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Escambia County has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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