Top Rankings
Phenix City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,218 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.
Public Schools 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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
7,218 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
396 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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
0.62
# American Indian Students
17 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
737 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
11%
# Black Students
4,222 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
59%
32%
# White Students
1,769 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
25%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
430 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
619
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
596
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
585
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
585
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
603
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
589
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
522
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
522
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
513
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
626
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
576
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
476
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
349
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,738 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,988 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,738
$12,892
Spending / Student
$12,988
$12,112
Best Phenix City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
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
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
South Girard School
Magnet 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
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 796 students
Rank: #55.
Phenix City Intermediate School
Magnet 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
| 1,044 students
Rank: #66.
Phenix City Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 715 students
Rank: #77.
Westview Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 421 students
Rank: #88.
Central High School
Magnet 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
| 1,495 students
Rank: #99.
Meadowlane Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Freshman Academy
Magnet School
2800 Dobbs Drive
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 448-8780
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 448-8780
Grades: 9
| 532 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakewood Primary School
Magnet School
18 Explorer Road
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 664-9955
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 664-9955
Grades: K-2
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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 7,218 students.
What is the rank of Phenix City School District?
Phenix City School District is ranked #71 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and 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, 25% of students are White, 10% 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 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Phenix City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,988 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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