Phillips High School ranked #994 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #794 in 2021 and fluctuating within the bottom 50% of the state's overall testing rankings since 2012.
Math proficiency at Phillips High was 6–9%, reading proficiency was 30–34%, and science proficiency was 25–29%, all lower than the Alabama state averages in recent years.
Enrollment declined slightly from 222 students in 2022 to 212 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at approximately 9%, and 68% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a high socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 7–12 with an enrollment of 212 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, among the lowest in the state, placing it in the top 10% for student attention.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the Alabama state average, reaching 90% in 2023 compared to the state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phillips High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Phillips High School's student population of 212 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Phillips High 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 Phillips High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#994 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
91%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phillips High School's ranking?
Phillips High School is ranked #994 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phillips High School?
The graduation rate of Phillips High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Phillips High School?
212 students attend Phillips High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Phillips High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phillips High School?
Phillips High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phillips High School offer ?
Phillips High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phillips High School part of?
Phillips High School is part of Marion County School District.
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