For the 2025 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 22%), 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 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Escambia County High School, with 90-94% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 405 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 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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