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#695 of 1,356 schools in AL
South Girard School
Middle School · Phenix City · Phenix City, AL
A Phenix City middle school serving grades 8th – 8th.
521 Fontaine Rd, Phenix City, AL 36869
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Girard School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
81.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Girard 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$50,341
Median home value
$129,200
Median rent
$895/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36869; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Eddy Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Richards Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 809 | 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
- #6 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
South Girard School is listed in Phenix City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Girard School
South Girard School is a public middle school in Phenix City, AL, part of Phenix City, serving approximately 508 students in grades 8th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #695 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Girard School
What grades does South Girard School serve?
South Girard School serves students in grades 8th through 8th.
How many students attend South Girard School?
South Girard School has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Girard School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Girard School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Girard School rank in AL?
South Girard School ranks #695 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is South Girard School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Girard School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 South Girard School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Girard School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Girard School a charter school?
No, South Girard School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Girard School a Title I school?
No, South Girard School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Girard School?
81.9% of students at South Girard 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
- 8th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Russell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (334) 298-2527
- Area population (ZIP 36869)
- 20,987
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 36869; 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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