Photo: Rivers Langley SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0Phenix City’s public schools outscore 58% of Alabama districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Phenix City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Alabama, not nationally.
From Alabama state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Phenix City’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 45% of tested students were proficient in reading and 24% in math, against 47% and 27% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,346 per student, against $13,926 across Alabama (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Phenix City Intermediate School, then Central High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Glenwood School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Phenix City’s grade
B: better than 58% of Alabama school districts, #84 of 187 Alabama towns. Graduation is above the Alabama average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Phenix City, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Phenix City
Westview Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 563 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Phenix City
Phenix City Intermediate School
Grades 6–7 · 1,068 students · 17:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Phenix City
Phenix City Intermediate School
Grades 6–7 · 1,068 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Phenix City
South Girard School
Grades 8 · 501 students · 17:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Phenix City · depends on your address
Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,579 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Central Freshman Academy
Grades 9 · 513 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Phenix City
Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,579 students · 19:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Phenix City
Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,579 students · 19:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Phenix City
Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,579 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Phenix City’s public schools are run by Phenix City City School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Phenix City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Phenix City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Phenix City | B | Phenix City City |
| Smiths Station | B− | Lee County |
Columbus, GA borders Phenix City but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.
Every school in Phenix City
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Alabama’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Success Academy).
Questions about Phenix City’s schools
Are Phenix City’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Alabama: the public schools Phenix City children attend outscore 58% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #84 of 187 Alabama towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 57%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Phenix City in?
Phenix City City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,198 students in 11 schools (2024–25).
Where do Phenix City kids go to high school?
Central High School, with 1,579 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Phenix City’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Phenix City City School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama.
How much does Phenix City spend per student?
$12,346 in Phenix City City School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Phenix City?
Yes: Glenwood School (religious, grades PK–12, 740 students).
Parents talk
What Phenix City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Phenix City → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Alabama. Stars are from neighbors.