Serving 1,068 students in grades 6-7, Phenix City Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 1,068 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Phenix City Intermediate School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 28.1 square miles in Phenix City, AL. Families typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phenix City Intermediate School's student population of 1,068 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,068 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Inquire, Innovate, Impact
School Rankings
Phenix City Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phenix City Intermediate School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#777 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
62%
31%
White
21%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phenix City Intermediate School's ranking?
Phenix City Intermediate School is ranked #777 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Phenix City Intermediate School often compared to?
Phenix City Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Russell County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Phenix City Intermediate School?
1,068 students attend Phenix City Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Phenix City Intermediate School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phenix City Intermediate School?
Phenix City Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phenix City Intermediate School offer ?
Phenix City Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phenix City Intermediate School part of?
Phenix City Intermediate School is part of Phenix City School District.
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