Phil Campbell’s public schools outscore 50% of Alabama districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Phil Campbell, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Math proficiency in Phil Campbell’s districts is 21%, below the Alabama average (27%). 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 100% 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.
Phil Campbell’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 39% of tested students were proficient in reading and 21% in math, against 47% and 27% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,687 per student, against $13,926 across Alabama (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Phil Campbell High School. See the path ↓
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 Phil Campbell’s grade
B−: better than 50% of Alabama school districts. 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 Phil Campbell, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 441 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 441 students · 16:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 441 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 441 students · 16:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 441 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 441 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 441 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 441 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell High School
Grades 7–12 · 382 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell High School
Grades 7–12 · 382 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell High School
Grades 7–12 · 382 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell High School
Grades 7–12 · 382 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell High School
Grades 7–12 · 382 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell High School
Grades 7–12 · 382 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Phil Campbell’s public schools are run by Franklin County School District, which also serves Hodges, Red Bay and Vina. 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.
Well below the state in reading
Phil Campbell vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Phil Campbell’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Campbell | B− | Franklin County |
Every school in Phil Campbell
2 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).
Questions about Phil Campbell’s schools
Are Phil Campbell’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Alabama: the public schools Phil Campbell children attend outscore 50% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 52%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Phil Campbell in?
Franklin County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,563 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
What is Phil Campbell’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Franklin County School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama.
How much does Phil Campbell spend per student?
$13,687 in Franklin County School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Phil Campbell families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Phil Campbell → 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.