Photo: Slpettis · Public domainAtmore’s public schools score below 68% of Alabama districts on tests and graduation
17% of students in Atmore’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Alabama average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving Atmore, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Alabama, not nationally.
From Alabama state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Atmore’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 174 Alabama towns with household incomes within a quarter of Atmore’s, its schools beat 40%, higher than their 32% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 39% of tested students were proficient in reading and 17% in math, against 47% and 27% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,884 per student, against $13,926 across Alabama (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 1 the district’s path is Rachel Patterson Elementary School, then Escambia County Middle School, then Escambia County High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Atmore Christian School (private) and Temple Christian Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Atmore’s grade
C: better than 32% of Alabama school districts, #131 of 187 Alabama towns. Graduation is above the Alabama average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Atmore, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Atmore
A C Moore Primary School
Grades PK–K · 216 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Atmore
A C Moore Primary School
Grades PK–K · 216 students · 17:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Atmore
Rachel Patterson Elementary School
Grades 1–5 · 509 students · 21:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Atmore
Rachel Patterson Elementary School
Grades 1–5 · 509 students · 21:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Atmore
Rachel Patterson Elementary School
Grades 1–5 · 509 students · 21:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Atmore
Rachel Patterson Elementary School
Grades 1–5 · 509 students · 21:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Atmore
Rachel Patterson Elementary School
Grades 1–5 · 509 students · 21:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Atmore
Escambia County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 278 students · 17:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Atmore
Escambia County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 278 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Atmore
Escambia County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 278 students · 17:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Atmore
Escambia County High School
Grades 9–12 · 390 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Atmore
Escambia County High School
Grades 9–12 · 390 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Atmore’s public schools are run by Escambia County School District, which also serves East Brewton, Flomaton, Pollard and Riverview. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Atmore vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Atmore’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Atmore | C | Escambia County |
Every school in Atmore
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Alabama’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Atmore’s schools
Are Atmore’s schools good?
On Alabama’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Atmore children attend score below 68% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #131 of 187 Alabama towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 40%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Atmore in?
Escambia County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,072 students in 11 schools (2024–25).
Where do Atmore kids go to high school?
Escambia County High School, with 390 students; its own test results earn a D−.
What is Atmore’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Escambia County School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama.
How much does Atmore spend per student?
$15,884 in Escambia County School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Atmore?
Yes: Atmore Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 68 students) and Temple Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–10, 42 students).
Parents talk
What Atmore families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Atmore → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Alabama. Stars are from neighbors.