For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,718 students in 36502, AL (there are 3 private schools, serving 341 private students). 83% 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 Rachel Patterson Elementary School, Huxford 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 10% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), 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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 36502, AL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rachel Patterson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: PK-3
| 532 students
Rank: #22.
Huxford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
637 Huxford Road
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 294-5475
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 294-5475
Grades: K-6
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Escambia County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1565 Highway 21
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-9105
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-9105
Grades: 4-8
| 516 students
Rank: #44.
Escambia County High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
36502, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
501 Beck St
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-4245
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-4245
Grades: 3-4
| 279 students
Pathway At Baldwin (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
23750 Ewing Farm Rd
Atmore, AL 36502
(334) 894-5405
Atmore, AL 36502
(334) 894-5405
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36502, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36502, AL include Rachel Patterson Elementary School, Huxford Elementary School and Escambia County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36502?
4 public schools are located in 36502.
What percentage of students in 36502 go to public school?
83% 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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
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