Escambia County Schools & Education
Escambia County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
23/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,597
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,118
School Score
23/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#59
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Escambia County
Measured School Summary
Escambia County faces educational challenges with a school score of 23/100 and a graduation rate of 88.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,597 per pupil, Escambia County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 37% below the Florida average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Escambia County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
71 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
23/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #59 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.
Completion
88.0%
1.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,597
$521 below the state average
School coverage
71
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Escambia County has 71 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Escambia County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
ESCAMBIA carries most of the listed public-school system, with 70 of 71 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#59
of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
ESCAMBIA
Elementary to high school visible
37,851 students
70 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ESCAMBIA is the largest listed district slice, with 70 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Escambia County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Escambia County, Florida
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Comprehensive Schooling in Escambia
Escambia County supports 38,982 students across 71 public schools in a single district. The landscape includes 35 elementary, 10 middle, and 16 high schools. With 9 alternative and 5 special education schools, the district offers a wide safety net for diverse learners.
District Leadership and Charter Options
The Escambia District manages 70 schools and 37,851 students, acting as the region's main educational anchor. Charter schools make up 9.9% of the landscape, with 7 schools offering alternative curricula. This mix allows for both traditional district stability and specialized charter programs.
Suburban and City Balance
School life is split between 35 suburban and 26 city schools, offering families different lifestyle choices. While the average school size is 565, J. M. Tate Senior High is a major center with 2,110 students. The variety of locales ensures a school environment that fits both urban and suburban preferences.
School Overview
Total Schools
71
in Escambia County
Reported Enrollment
38,982
71 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
7
10% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Escambia County
71 Public Schools in Escambia County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 13 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 71 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | ESCAMBIA | CANTONMENT, 32533Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,110 |
| PINE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | ESCAMBIA | PENSACOLA, 32526Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,870 |
| WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | ESCAMBIA | PENSACOLA, 32504City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,733 |
| ESCAMBIA HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | ESCAMBIA | PENSACOLA, 32506Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,655 |
| WEST FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL/TECHNICAL | Profile | ESCAMBIA | PENSACOLA, 32503City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,277 |
| PENSACOLA HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | ESCAMBIA | PENSACOLA, 32501City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,229 |
| RANSOM MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | ESCAMBIA | CANTONMENT, 32533Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,224 |
| JIM C. BAILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | ESCAMBIA | PENSACOLA, 32506Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,159 |
| COASTAL CONNECTIONS ACADEMY | Profile | SANTA ROSA | JOHNSTON, 29832City: Small | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 1,131 |
| FERRY PASS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | ESCAMBIA | PENSACOLA, 32514City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,014 |
| BELLVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | ESCAMBIA | PENSACOLA, 32526Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 992 |
| BEULAH MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | ESCAMBIA | PENSACOLA, 32526Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 958 |
| BEULAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | ESCAMBIA | PENSACOLA, 32526Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 946 |
| KINGSFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ESCAMBIA | CANTONMENT, 32533Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 883 |
| SCENIC HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ESCAMBIA | PENSACOLA, 32504City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 809 |
| BLUE ANGELS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ESCAMBIA | PENSACOLA, 32506Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 789 |
| R. C. LIPSCOMB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ESCAMBIA | PENSACOLA, 32534Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 764 |
| PINE MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ESCAMBIA | PENSACOLA, 32534Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 710 |
| J. H. WORKMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | ESCAMBIA | PENSACOLA, 32504City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 705 |
| JIM ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ESCAMBIA | CANTONMENT, 32533Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 677 |
J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ESCAMBIA
CANTONMENT, 32533 / Suburb: Large
PINE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
ESCAMBIA
PENSACOLA, 32526 / Suburb: Large
WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ESCAMBIA
PENSACOLA, 32504 / City: Small
ESCAMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
ESCAMBIA
PENSACOLA, 32506 / Suburb: Large
WEST FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL/TECHNICAL
ESCAMBIA
PENSACOLA, 32503 / City: Small
PENSACOLA HIGH SCHOOL
ESCAMBIA
PENSACOLA, 32501 / City: Small
RANSOM MIDDLE SCHOOL
ESCAMBIA
CANTONMENT, 32533 / Rural: Fringe
JIM C. BAILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
ESCAMBIA
PENSACOLA, 32506 / Suburb: Large
COASTAL CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
SANTA ROSA
JOHNSTON, 29832 / City: Small
FERRY PASS MIDDLE SCHOOL
ESCAMBIA
PENSACOLA, 32514 / City: Small
BELLVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
ESCAMBIA
PENSACOLA, 32526 / Suburb: Large
BEULAH MIDDLE SCHOOL
ESCAMBIA
PENSACOLA, 32526 / Rural: Fringe
BEULAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ESCAMBIA
PENSACOLA, 32526 / Rural: Fringe
R. C. LIPSCOMB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ESCAMBIA
PENSACOLA, 32534 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,597
State avg $6,118
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Schools in Escambia County, Florida — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Escambia County, Florida?
Escambia County supports 38,982 students across 71 public schools in a single district. The landscape includes 35 elementary, 10 middle, and 16 high schools. With 9 alternative and 5 special education schools, the district offers a wide safety net for diverse learners.
What are the major school districts in Escambia County, Florida?
The Escambia District manages 70 schools and 37,851 students, acting as the region's main educational anchor. Charter schools make up 9.9% of the landscape, with 7 schools offering alternative curricula. This mix allows for both traditional district stability and specialized charter programs.
What is the school experience like in Escambia County?
School life is split between 35 suburban and 26 city schools, offering families different lifestyle choices. While the average school size is 565, J. M. Tate Senior High is a major center with 2,110 students. The variety of locales ensures a school environment that fits both urban and suburban preferences.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.