Schools in Flomaton, AL

Flomaton, Alabama is served by two public schools within the Escambia County school district, which together educate roughly 947 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in a small-town setting where nearly half of all students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Flomaton Elementary School is the clear academic standout in this area, outperforming both district and state averages in every single subject and grade level tested during the 2025-2026 school year. Its 3rd-grade math proficiency rate of 61.8% is nearly 17 points above the state average, and its 3rd-grade English score of 76.4% exceeds the state by more than 11 points. The elementary school also boasts an exemplary chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.8%—far better than the state average of 12% and dramatically lower than the district's concerning 26% rate. In contrast, Flomaton High School presents a split story: its middle grades (6-8) perform remarkably well, often exceeding state averages in math and English, but its 11th-grade scores fall dramatically behind. For example, 8th-grade math proficiency sits at 37.5% while 11th-grade math plummets to just 17.1%, and chronic absenteeism at the high school reaches 24.1%—double the state average. The high school's graduation rate of 89.2% trails the state's 91.5%.

Both schools rank in the 66th percentile statewide with 3-star ratings, though the elementary school's ranking dropped sharply from the 84th to 66th percentile in one year despite strong absolute scores. The elementary school also shows a concerning year-over-year decline in math scores, with 3rd-grade math dropping from 84.4% to 61.8% proficiency. Both schools significantly outperform their district averages in nearly every metric, suggesting they are the stronger performers within Escambia County. The most urgent area for intervention is clearly the high school's upper grades, where proficiency rates drop precipitously and absenteeism doubles, while the elementary school demonstrates that high achievement is possible even with economic challenges.