Public schools in Atmore, AL
5 open public schools with an address in Atmore, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,669
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Atmore public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Atmore, AL: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,669 students, an average of 334 per school. The largest campus is Rachel Patterson Elementary School (509 students).
Every listed school belongs to Escambia County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 77% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Atmore
Elementary schools in Atmore
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A C Moore Primary School Escambia County | PK–01 | 216 | 16.6:1 | |
| Huxford Elementary School Escambia County | KG–06 | 276 | 17.3:1 | |
| Rachel Patterson Elementary School Escambia County | 02–05 | 509 | 21.2:1 |
Middle schools in Atmore
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escambia County Middle School Escambia County | 06–08 | 278 | 17.4:1 |
High schools in Atmore
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escambia County High School Escambia County | 09–12 | 390 | 18.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.6%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black67.5%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Atmore schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,669 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Atmore
How many public schools are in Atmore, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Atmore: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,669 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Atmore?
All listed public schools with an address in Atmore belong to Escambia County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Atmore?
Escambia County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Atmore, with 390 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Atmore?
No school with an address in Atmore is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Alabama.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Atmore schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Atmore public schools is 17.4:1, similar to the Alabama school median of 17.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Atmore guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alabama cities