For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,076 students in Phenix City, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Phenix City, AL is Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phenix City, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Phenix City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Phenix City, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Phenix City, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,568 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
2800 Dobbs Drive
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 448-8780
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 448-8780
Gr: 9 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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
Phenix City, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Multi-handicapped Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P O Box 400
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-0500
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-0500
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
P O Box 400
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-3528
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-3528
Gr: K-5 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Russell Area Vocational School (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
P O Box 400
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-4378
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-4378
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Phenix City, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Phenix City, AL include Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Phenix City?
3 public high schools are located in Phenix City.
What is the racial composition of students in Phenix City?
Phenix City public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Phenix City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Phenix City include: Central Freshman Academy vs. Central High School
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