High Schools in Escambia County

The Escambia County school district in Alabama is home to three high schools: Flomaton High School, Escambia County High School, and W.S. Neal High School. Based on the data analysis, Flomaton High School stands out as the top-performing high school in the Escambia County district, consistently outperforming the other two schools in academic subject areas and earning a higher statewide ranking.

While Flomaton High School has a majority white student population (75.34%), Escambia County High School has a majority African American student population (81.45%), highlighting potential socioeconomic and racial disparities within the district. Additionally, Escambia County High School and W.S. Neal High School have significantly higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting they serve a more economically disadvantaged student population.

Despite the higher spending per student at Escambia County High School, the school's academic performance continues to lag behind the other two high schools in the district. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes, and that other factors, such as teaching practices and resource allocation, may play a crucial role in driving academic success.