South Girard School
- South Girard School serves 413 students in grades 8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 42% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
South Girard School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- South Girard School's student population of 413 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8 |
| Total Students | 413 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- South Girard School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Girard School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #676 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 60% | 33% |
| White | 30% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Phenix City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Girard School is Success Academy (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Success Academy (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Meadowlane Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phenix City Meadowlane Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 195 students
0.3 miles
709 Meadowlane Dr
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334)298-2568 0.3 K-5 195 - Phenix City Ridgecrest Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 760 students
1.0 miles
1806 8th Pl So
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334)298-3004 1.0 PK-5 760 - Phenix City Phenix City Headstart Grades: PK
2.2 miles
1014 Ingersoll Drive
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334)298-1418 2.2 PK n/a - Phenix City Westview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 571 students
2.2 miles
1012 Ingersoll Dr
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334)298-4507 2.2 PK-5 571 - Columbus Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy Grades: K-5 | 330 students
2.5 miles
1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706)748-2702 2.5 K-5 330
School Reviews
| 5 Great school system more technology than expected - Posted by Student/Alumni - Larry thomas |
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