Summary:
The city of East Brewton, Alabama is home to three public schools that serve students from elementary through high school: W S Neal Elementary School, W S Neal Middle School, and W S Neal High School. These schools are part of the Escambia County school district, which is ranked 86th out of 135 districts in Alabama and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Across the three schools, there are some concerning trends. The elementary and middle schools have consistently low test scores, especially in math and science, with proficiency rates well below state averages. For example, at the elementary school, only 36.63% of 3rd graders were proficient in math in 2024-2025, compared to 45.47% statewide. The middle school fares even worse, with only 12.05% of 8th graders proficient in math. All three schools also have high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 14.8% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the high school has seen a decline in its state ranking, dropping from 133rd out of 371 high schools in 2022-2023 to 276th out of 374 in 2024-2025.
One factor that may contribute to the academic challenges faced by these schools is the high percentage of students from low-income families, with free or reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 69.41% to 76.11% across the three schools. This economic disadvantage, combined with resource constraints as evidenced by the relatively high student-teacher ratios, suggests that the schools in East Brewton may require additional support and resources to help improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for all students.
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