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Escambia County High School vs. Northview High School

Should you attend Escambia County High School or Northview High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Escambia County High School
1215 S Presley St
Atmore, AL 36502
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Bottom 50%
Northview High School
4100 W Highway 4
Century, FL 32535
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10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Escambia County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
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Overview
Escambia County High School in Atmore, AL, served grades 9–12 with an enrollment of 405 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, ranking #1246 in the state, showing a decline from #855 in 2011.
Math proficiency was 5%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 6–9%, lower than the state average near 47%; science proficiency was 10–14%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment was high at 86%, with 331 students (82%) eligible for free lunch, reflecting sustained socioeconomic challenges and demographic stability over recent years.
The graduation rate ranged from 85–89%, consistently below the state average of approximately 88–90% in recent years.
Enrollment declined steadily from approximately 699 students in 1999 to 405 in 2023, with corresponding reductions in faculty from 40 to 22 teachers.
Serving 530 students in grades 9-12, Northview High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
405 students
530 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Escambia County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northview High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Escambia County High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northview High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Escambia County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northview High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Escambia County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Escambia County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northview High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Escambia School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1246 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#3087 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Escambia County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northview High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Escambia County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Escambia County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northview High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Escambia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Escambia County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Escambia County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northview High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Escambia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Escambia County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Escambia County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northview High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Escambia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
90-94%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Escambia County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Escambia County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northview High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Escambia School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Escambia County High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northview High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
108
142
Grade 10 Students
109
151
Grade 11 Students
94
125
Grade 12 Students
94
112

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Escambia County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Escambia County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Escambia County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Escambia County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Escambia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Escambia County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Escambia County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Escambia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
78%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Escambia County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Escambia County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Escambia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
14%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Escambia County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Escambia County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Escambia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Escambia County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Escambia County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Escambia School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.37
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Escambia County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Escambia County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northview High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Escambia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Escambia County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Escambia County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northview High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Escambia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Escambia County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Escambia County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northview High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Escambia School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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