For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 405 students in 36502, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in 36502, AL is Escambia County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 36502 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 36502, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 36502 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Escambia County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 36502, AL Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
36502, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
501 Beck St
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-4245
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-4245
Gr: 3-4 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Pathway At Baldwin (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
23750 Ewing Farm Rd
Atmore, AL 36502
(334) 894-5405
Atmore, AL 36502
(334) 894-5405
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 36502, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 36502, AL include Escambia County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 36502?
1 public high schools are located in 36502.
What is the racial composition of students in 36502?
36502 public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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