Escambia County had 200 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 83% of the 241 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the county decreased compared to the previous school year, when 308 students were considered prepared for college.
Across Escambia County, W. S. Neal High School stood out, with almost 86.6% of students set to graduate considered ready for college. Meanwhile, Escambia County High School ranked last, with only 80.2% meeting the benchmark.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. 22% of white students were considered ready for college in the 2023-24 school year. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Alabama ranks 50th among U.S. states for public education, according to the 2024 World Population Review, placing as the second worst in overall school performance—just above Arizona, which ranked last. The ranking reflects weak outcomes across K-12 performance, school funding, higher education quality, and safety, with particularly poor marks for test scores, graduation rates, and school resources.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| W. S. Neal High School | 82 | 86.6% |
| Flomaton High School | 78 | 82.1% |
| Escambia County High School | 81 | 80.2% |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.
