Below Average
#1158 of 1,356 schools in AL
Central Freshman Academy
School · Phenix City · Phenix City, AL
A Phenix City school serving grades 9th – 9th.
2800 Dobbs Dr, Phenix City, AL 36870
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 11 schools in Phenix City.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Freshman Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,256/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phenix City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,652
Median home value
$178,100
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36870; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,568 | Compare → |
| Teen UniversityPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–11 | 2.6 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| New Testament Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Glenwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 627 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Phenix City
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,259NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Freshman Academy is listed in Phenix City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Freshman Academy
Central Freshman Academy is a public school in Phenix City, AL, part of Phenix City, serving approximately 508 students in grades 9th-9th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,158 of 1,356 schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Freshman Academy
What grades does Central Freshman Academy serve?
Central Freshman Academy serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend Central Freshman Academy?
Central Freshman Academy has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Freshman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Freshman Academy is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Freshman Academy rank in AL?
Central Freshman Academy ranks #1,158 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Central Freshman Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Freshman Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Central Freshman Academy a charter school?
No, Central Freshman Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Freshman Academy a Title I school?
No, Central Freshman Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Freshman Academy?
81.7% of students at Central Freshman Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Russell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (334) 448-8780
- Area population (ZIP 36870)
- 19,672
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36870; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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