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Phenix City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,276 students in Phenix City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
51爆料s in Phenix City School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
7,276 Students
749,048 Students
# Teachers
390 Teachers
42,948 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Phenix City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
# American Indian Students
14 Students
5,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
11,019 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
769 Students
84,221 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
11%
# Black Students
4,260 Students
236,582 Students
% Black Students
59%
32%
# White Students
1,739 Students
381,631 Students
% White Students
24%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
830 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
455 Students
28,766 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
245
21,954
# Students in K Grade:
528
55,909
# Students in 1st Grade:
602
58,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
566
58,010
# Students in 3rd Grade:
561
55,176
# Students in 4th Grade:
567
54,250
# Students in 5th Grade:
566
54,192
# Students in 6th Grade:
551
55,046
# Students in 7th Grade:
506
55,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
508
56,574
# Students in 9th Grade:
569
60,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
552
58,300
# Students in 11th Grade:
537
54,455
# Students in 12th Grade:
418
50,269
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,636 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,910. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,884 is higher than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,636
$12,910
Spending / Student
$12,884
$12,130
Best Phenix City School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24 Explorer Drive
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 732-1173
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 732-1173
Grades: 3-5
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
706 Idle Hour Dr
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-7097
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-7097
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
South Girard School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
521 Fontaine Rd
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2527
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2527
Grades: 8
| 508 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1806 8th Pl So
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-3004
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-3004
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #55.
Phenix City Intermediate School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2401 S Railroad St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-8744
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-8744
Grades: 6-7
| 1,057 students
Rank: #66.
Phenix City Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2307 South Railroad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 732-1160
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 732-1160
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #77.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Ingersoll Dr
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-4507
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-4507
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #88.
Central High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Dobbs Dr
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 298-3626
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 298-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 1,568 students
Rank: #99.
Meadowlane Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 Meadowlane Dr
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2568
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2568
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
2800 Dobbs Drive
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 448-8780
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 448-8780
Grades: 9
| 508 students
Rank: n/an/a
18 Explorer Road
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 664-9955
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 664-9955
Grades: K-2
| 517 students
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
1700 17th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-9876
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-9876
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phenix City School District?
Phenix City School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,276 students.
What is the rank of Phenix City School District?
Phenix City School District is ranked #72 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phenix City School District?
59% of Phenix City School District students are Black, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phenix City School District?
Phenix City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Phenix City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,884 is higher than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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