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6.8avg / 10

Phenix City School District

School District · Phenix City, Alabama

Students: 7,276
Teachers (FTE): 390
Estimated Scores: 18%

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

11

7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

7,276

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.7:1

How this district compares

Alabama rank

#46 of 143

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Alabama avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,259

$549 vs Alabama median

District size

7,276 students

Much larger than Alabama median

The short answer

Phenix City ranks #46 of 143 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Phenix City's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Westview Elementary School (8.7/10), Sherwood Elementary School (8.6/10), and Meadowlane Elementary School (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Westview Elementary School

Rates 8.7/10 despite 53% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Phenix City schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Phenix City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Westview Elementary School8.7 / 10
2Sherwood Elementary School8.6 / 10
3Meadowlane Elementary School8.3 / 10
4Ridgecrest Elementary School7.0 / 10
5Phenix City Elementary School6.7 / 10
6South Girard School6.5 / 10
7Central High School5.6 / 10
8Phenix City Intermediate School5.6 / 10
9Lakewood Elementary School4.7 / 10

See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Phenix City

Phenix City is a Phenix City, Alabama school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 7,276 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1. District-level spending was $12,259 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Phenix City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Westview Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Phenix City students show an average math proficiency of 42.3% and ELA proficiency of 53.1%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Phenix City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency42.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency53.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Phenix City with test data.

District Details

State
Alabama
City
Phenix City
Total Enrollment
7,276
Teachers (FTE)
390
District spending per student
$12,259NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
28.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Phenix City?

Phenix City has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Phenix City?

The average composite rating for Phenix City is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Phenix City?

Phenix City's district-level spending was $12,259 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Phenix City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Phenix City is 18.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Phenix City?

Westview Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Phenix City with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Phenix City?

Across schools in Phenix City with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Phenix City compare to other districts in Alabama?

Phenix City has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
42.3%
ELA Proficiency
53.1%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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