Top Rankings
Phenix City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,198 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 27% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
7,198 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
424 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.3%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
Showing 2009–2022. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
60%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
22%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,704 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,100 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$94 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,704
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,100
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Phenix City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | 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
Gr: 3-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
706 Idle Hour Dr
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-7097
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-7097
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
South Girard School
(Math: 17% | 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
Gr: 8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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
Gr: K-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Ingersoll Dr
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-4507
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-4507
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Phenix City Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2401 S Railroad St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-8744
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-8744
Gr: 6-7 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Meadowlane Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 Meadowlane Dr
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2568
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2568
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Phenix City Elementary School
(Math: 18% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Central High School
(Math: 23% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,579 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
2800 Dobbs Drive
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 448-8780
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 448-8780
Gr: 9 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
18 Explorer Road
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 664-9955
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 664-9955
Gr: K-2 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phenix City School District?
Phenix City School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,198 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 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phenix City School District?
60% of Phenix City School District students are Black, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 7% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Phenix City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,100 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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