For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,669 students in 36502, AL (there are 3 private schools, serving 373 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 36502, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36502, AL are Huxford Elementary School, Rachel Patterson Elementary School and Escambia County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36502 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36502, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36502, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huxford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
637 Huxford Road
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 294-5475
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 294-5475
Gr: K-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Rachel Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: 1-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Escambia County Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1565 Highway 21
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-9105
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-9105
Gr: 6-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
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 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
501 Beck Street
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-4245
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-4245
Gr: PK-K | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36502, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36502, AL include Huxford Elementary School, Rachel Patterson Elementary School and Escambia County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36502?
5 public schools are located in 36502.
What percentage of students in 36502 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 36502 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36502?
36502 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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