Pollardmccall Junior High School ranked #472 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a high of #43 in 2012 and #301 in 2021, showing a downward trend in overall state ranking.
Math proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency ranged from 45–49%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 50–59%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 245 students in 2019 to 204 in 2023, while minority enrollment remained around 18%, and 42% of students qualified for free lunch, indicating steady socioeconomic status.
The school served grades prekindergarten through 8 with 204 students and 13 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is favorable compared to earlier years where the ratio reached 19:1.
Pollardmccall Junior High School is a Title I eligible school within Escambia County, offering no virtual instruction and participating in the National School Lunch Program under the Community Eligibility Option.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Brewton area with an average drive time of 10-12 minutes (4.8 mi. average distance, up to 11.4 mi. furthest).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pollardmccall Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Pollardmccall Junior High School's student population of 200 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Motto
The mission at Pollard McCall Jr. High School is to empower students to make sound decisions throughout life.
School Rankings
Pollardmccall Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pollardmccall Junior High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
7%
31%
White
81%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Escambia County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pollardmccall Junior High School's ranking?
Pollardmccall Junior High School is ranked #472 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pollardmccall Junior High School often compared to?
Pollardmccall Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brewton Middle School, Flomaton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Pollardmccall Junior High School?
200 students attend Pollardmccall Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pollardmccall Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pollardmccall Junior High School?
Pollardmccall Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pollardmccall Junior High School offer ?
Pollardmccall Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pollardmccall Junior High School part of?
Pollardmccall Junior High School is part of Escambia County School District.
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