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Escambia County

Alabama · Public School District
12
Schools
4,208
Students
$13,846
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
71.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+19pp vs nat'l
89.2%
Graduation Rate
+2.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Escambia County is a public school district in Alabama serving 4,208 students across 12 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,846 is near the national average for a US public school district. 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Flomaton Elementary SchoolPK–06486
Huxford Elementary SchoolKG–06271
PollardMcCall Junior High SchoolKG–08177
Rachel Patterson Elementary SchoolPK–03532
W S Neal Elementary SchoolPK–04542
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Escambia County Middle School04–08516
W S Neal Middle School05–08416
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,846Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
34%
State
47.1%
Local (property tax)
33.6%
Federal
19.3%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
4,208
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.2%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
71% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Escambia County?
Escambia County has 12 public schools, serving a total of 4,208 students.
What is the graduation rate for Escambia County?
The graduation rate is 89.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Escambia County spend per student?
Escambia County spends $13,846 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Escambia County?
71% of students in Escambia County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Escambia County?
No, Escambia County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Escambia County serve?
Escambia County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Escambia County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Escambia County is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.