For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,928 students in Escambia County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Escambia County, AL are Brewton Middle School, Pollardmccall Junior High School and Flomaton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Escambia County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Escambia County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Escambia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brewton Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1384 Old Castleberry Road
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-8420
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-8420
Grades: 5-8
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Pollardmccall Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3975 Old Highway 31
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-4070
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-4070
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Flomaton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21200 Highway 31
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-2627
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-2627
Grades: 6-12
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
W S Neal Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
703 Williamson St
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-5035
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-5035
Grades: 5-8
| 406 students
Rank: #55.
Escambia County Middle 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: 5-8
| 393 students
Rank: n/an/a
Escambia County Alternative School
Alternative School
21280 Highway 31
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-4113
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-4113
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Escambia County 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
Compass School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
21280 Hwy 31
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-2249
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-2249
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
20959 Highway 31
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-3401
Flomaton, AL 36441
(251) 296-3401
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Escambia County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Escambia County, AL include Brewton Middle School, Pollardmccall Junior High School and Flomaton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Escambia County?
6 public middle schools are located in Escambia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Escambia County?
Escambia County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Escambia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Escambia County include: Pollardmccall Junior High School vs. Brewton Middle School, Brewton Middle School vs. Pollardmccall Junior High School
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