For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 393 students in 36502, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in 36502, AL is Escambia County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 36502 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 36502, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 36502, AL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Escambia County Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1565 Highway 21
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-9105
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-9105
Gr: 5-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
36502, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
501 Beck St
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-4245
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-4245
Gr: 3-4 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Pathway At Baldwin (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
23750 Ewing Farm Rd
Atmore, AL 36502
(334) 894-5405
Atmore, AL 36502
(334) 894-5405
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 36502, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 36502, AL include Escambia County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 36502?
1 public middle schools are located in 36502.
What is the racial composition of students in 36502?
36502 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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