For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,565 students in Phenix City, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Phenix City, AL are South Girard School and Phenix City Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phenix City, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Phenix City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Phenix City, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: 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
Phenix City, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 16 students
1014 Ingersoll Drive
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-1418
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-1418
Grades: PK
| n/a students
P O Box 400
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-3528
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-3528
Grades: K-5
| 74 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Phenix City, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Phenix City, AL include South Girard School and Phenix City Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in Phenix City?
3 public middle schools are located in Phenix City.
What is the racial composition of students in Phenix City?
Phenix City public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Phenix City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Phenix City include: South Girard School vs. Success Academy, Success Academy vs. South Girard School
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