Below Average
#1111 of 1,356 schools in AL
Phil Campbell High School
High School · Franklin County · Phil Campbell, AL
A Franklin County high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 849, Phil Campbell, AL 35581
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Phil Campbell High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Phil Campbell High School 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average516/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,633
Median home value
$105,400
Median rent
$706/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35581; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 7–12 | 4.9 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Belgreen High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 566 | Compare → |
| East Franklin Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–9 | Not available | 225 | Compare → |
| Red Bay High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–12 | Not available | 337 | 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.
Franklin County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,421NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Phil Campbell High School is listed in Franklin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phil Campbell High School
Phil Campbell High School is a public high school in Phil Campbell, AL, part of Franklin County, serving approximately 406 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,111 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phil Campbell High School
What grades does Phil Campbell High School serve?
Phil Campbell High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Phil Campbell High School?
Phil Campbell High School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phil Campbell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phil Campbell High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phil Campbell High School rank in AL?
Phil Campbell High School ranks #1,111 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Phil Campbell High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Phil Campbell High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Phil Campbell High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phil Campbell High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Phil Campbell High School a charter school?
No, Phil Campbell High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phil Campbell High School a Title I school?
No, Phil Campbell High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phil Campbell High School?
64.3% of students at Phil Campbell High School 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (256) 331-2150
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 35581)
- 6,271
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 35581; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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