Escambia County School District 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 district decreased compared to the previous school year, when 227 students were prepared for college.
Across Escambia County School District, 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. During the 2023-24 school year, while 84.6% of Black or African American students were considered ready for college, only 81.6% white students achieved the same status. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Escambia County School District had an overall graduation rate of 89.6%.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 8th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.
| 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% |
