Summary:
The city of Atmore, Alabama is home to a single high school, Escambia County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state average, with only 4.94% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, 11.11% in Science, and 5.06% in English, compared to state averages of 23.12%, 34.76%, and 28.09%, respectively.
Escambia County High School's statewide ranking has declined from 326 out of 367 in 2021-2022 to 343 out of 378 in 2023-2024, indicating that its performance is worsening relative to other high schools in Alabama. The school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 88.72% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the challenges it faces in improving academic outcomes.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $13,260 and a student-teacher ratio of 18.5 to 1, the data suggests that Escambia County High School is facing resource constraints that make it difficult to provide the necessary support and interventions to improve student learning. Addressing these challenges will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, additional resources, and a focus on improving teaching and learning at the Escambia County school district level.
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