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Best Escambia County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 11,735 students in Escambia County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Escambia County, FL are West Florida High School/technical, Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog. and Hospital & Homebound. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Escambia County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Escambia County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Escambia County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Florida High School/technical, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Escambia County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Florida High School/technical
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 E Burgess Rd
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 876-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,322 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 436-9713
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Hospital & Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
40 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 429-2977
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Escambia Virtual Instructional Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 469-5457
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
J. M. Tate Senior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1771 Tate Rd
Cantonment, FL 32533
(850) 937-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Hope Horizon At Judy Andrews Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
129 N Merritt St
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7456
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Escambia Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 469-5457
Gr: K-12
Rank: #88.
Pensacola High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Maxwell St
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 595-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Washington Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 College Pkwy
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 475-5257
Gr: 9-12 | 1,676 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Northview High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 W Highway 4
Century, FL 32535
(850) 761-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Pine Forest High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Longleaf Dr
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 941-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,604 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Escambia High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 N 65th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 453-3221
Gr: 9-12 | 1,634 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Pace Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1028 Underwood Ave
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 478-7060
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
Escambia Westgate Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10050 Ashton Brosnaham Rd
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5700
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1515.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7045 Wymart Rd
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 941-6100
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1616.
Achieve Academy At Mcmillian
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Owen Bell Ln
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 497-6692
Gr: K-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
County Administrative Annex
Special Education School
40 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 429-2977
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Escambia County Acceleration Academy
Alternative School
6601 N Davis Hwy, Ste 10
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 517-4111
Gr: 8-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Escambia Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
1800 Saint Mary Ave
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 595-8823
Gr: 3-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
George Stone Technical College
Vocational School
2400 Longleaf Dr
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 941-6200
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pensacola State Charter Academy
Charter School
5555 W Highway 98
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 484-2366
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Escambia County, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Escambia County, FL include West Florida High School/technical, Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog. and Hospital & Homebound.
How many public high schools are located in Escambia County?
23 public high schools are located in Escambia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Escambia County?
Escambia County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Escambia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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