Phenix City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,276 students in Phenix City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Phenix City School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Phenix City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
# American Indian Students
14 Students
5,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
11,019 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
769 Students
84,221 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
11%
# Black Students
4,260 Students
236,582 Students
% Black Students
59%
32%
# White Students
1,739 Students
381,631 Students
% White Students
24%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
830 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
455 Students
28,766 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
245
21,954
# Students in K Grade:
528
55,909
# Students in 1st Grade:
602
58,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
566
58,010
# Students in 3rd Grade:
561
55,176
# Students in 4th Grade:
567
54,250
# Students in 5th Grade:
566
54,192
# Students in 6th Grade:
551
55,046
# Students in 7th Grade:
506
55,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
508
56,574
# Students in 9th Grade:
569
60,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
552
58,300
# Students in 11th Grade:
537
54,455
# Students in 12th Grade:
418
50,269
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,636 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,910. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,884 is higher than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Phenix City School District?
Phenix City School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,276 students.
What is the rank of Phenix City School District?
Phenix City School District is ranked #72 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phenix City School District?
59% of Phenix City School District students are Black, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phenix City School District?
Phenix City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Phenix City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,884 is higher than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 12 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 7,276 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in AL)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
