- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Atmore, AL
Escambia County High School
Federal NCES profile for Escambia County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010135000484
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Escambia County High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Atmore · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Escambia County High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Escambia County High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Atmore, AL.
School address
District: Escambia County · Alabama
NCES ID 010135000484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Escambia County High School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 010135000484 · Atmore, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 18.6:1 · 81.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Flomaton High School (559 students)
Escambia County High School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Escambia County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flomaton High
Flomaton High School
559 students
- Rachel Patters
Rachel Patterson Elementary School
509 students
- W S Neal Eleme
W S Neal Elementary School
500 students
- This school
Escambia County High School
390 students
- Flomaton Eleme
Flomaton Elementary School
388 students
- W S Neal Middl
W S Neal Middle School
386 students
What this shows Escambia County High School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Escambia County High School compares
Escambia County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 39% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Alabama - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,614
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 80.5%
White 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Escambia County High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Escambia County reports $14,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Escambia County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flomaton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rachel Patterson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W S Neal Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flomaton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W S Neal Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Escambia County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Escambia County High School
How many students attend Escambia County High School?
Escambia County High School has 390 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atmore, AL. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escambia County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Escambia County High School is 18.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Escambia County High School?
81.7% of students at Escambia County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Escambia County High School?
The largest demographic group at Escambia County High School is African American at 80.5% of enrollment, in Atmore, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Escambia County High School?
Escambia County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Escambia County High School rank among public schools in Atmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Escambia County High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Atmore, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Escambia County?
Besides Escambia County High School, Escambia County also operates Flomaton High School (559 students), Rachel Patterson Elementary School (509 students), and W S Neal Elementary School (500 students). See the Escambia County district page for the complete list.